Aquamarine: water, sunlight and care
Our sources do not confirm that Aquamarine is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Aquamarine at a glance
| What it is | Beryl |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7.5–8 of 10 |
| Water | Not confirmed by our sources |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
How to care for Aquamarine
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Our sources do not confirm that Aquamarine is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Aquamarine in tradition
In crystal tradition, Aquamarine is associated with the throat chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Aquamarine safe in water?
Our sources do not confirm that Aquamarine is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
Can Aquamarine go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Aquamarine, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine is 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- gia.eduAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- crystals.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemselect.comAccessed 14 October 2026