Why is aquamarine blue?

Answer 1

Water absorbs the longer wavelengths (reds and yellows) of visible light more efficiently than the shorter wavelengths (greens and blues) so that green and blue penetrate to greater depths. Within clear, clean water, red light is completely absorbed within about 50 ft (15 m) of the surface, whereas blue-violet and green light may penetrate to depths approaching 800 ft (250 m). More green and blue light is scattered to our eyes , explaining the blue/green colour of the open ocean.

- Ocean Studies - Intro to Oceanography, American Meteorological Society.

why so long just say because it is

Answer 2

because it is something important that happened it history or a constellation in the sky

Auquamarine was chosen for march because of its color. blue is really bright. its suppose to make you feel happy. Its light blue arouses feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony and friendship. Good feelings. Feelings which are based on mutuality and which prove their worth in lasting relationships. The blue of aquamarine is a divine, eternal colour, because it is the colour of the sky. However, aquamarine blue is also the colour of water with its life-giving force. And aquamarine really does seem to have captured the lucid blue of the oceans. No wonder, when you consider that according to the saga it originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone. Its name is derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'mare' (sea). It is said that its strengths are developed to their best advantage when it is placed in water which is bathed in sunlight. However, it is surely better still to wear aquamarine, since according to the old traditions this promises a happy marriage and is said to bring the woman who wears it joy and wealth into the bargain. An ideal gem, not only for loving and married couples.

Answer 3

because the word aqua is close to a turquoise colour but added with marine

Answer 4

Light blue