Aquamarine
Definition
A transparent variety of beryl, light blue, greenish-blue, or turquoise in color, highly valued as a gemstone in jewelry; it also designates a chromatic shade mimicking the color of sea water. The structural properties of this crystal are determined by trace amounts of iron within its atomic lattice, granting it exceptional clarity and unique light reflections.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aquamarine
- Sea-blue
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular structural plural variations. Invariable form when functioning adjectivally. |
| Formation | Neologistic structural borrowing derived from the Latin phrase 'aqua marina', stabilized through French. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ak.va.ma.ˈrin] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Mineralogy and Precious Gemstones Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Inelul de logodnă din aur alb era împodobit cu un acvamarin central șlefuit în formă de lacrimă.
EN: The white gold engagement ring was adorned with a central tear-shaped cut aquamarine.
RO: Geologul a descoperit un zăcământ spectaculos de acvamarin în timpul expediției din munții granitici.
EN: The geologist discovered a spectacular aquamarine deposit during the expedition in the granitic mountains.
RO: Rochia ei de mătase avea o nuanță superbă de acvamarin care îi scotea în evidență culoarea ochilor.
EN: Her silk dress had a gorgeous shade of aquamarine that accentuated her eye color.
Idioms & Phrases
Cristal de acvamarin / Aquamarine crystal
RO: Formă geometrică naturală de beril cu structură hexagonală prismatică, extrasă direct din rocile pegmatitice.
EN: A natural geometric form of beryl with a hexagonal prismatic structure, extracted directly from pegmatitic rocks.
Culoare acvamarin / Aquamarine hue / color tint
RO: Ton cromatic deschis, situat la granița dintre verde și albastru, ce induce o senzație vizuală de prospețime.
EN: A light chromatic tone located on the border between green and blue, inducing a visual sensation of freshness.
Acvamarin sintetic / Synthetic aquamarine
RO: Material artificial creat în laborator care imită compoziția chimică și aspectul optic al gemei naturale.
EN: An artificial material created in a laboratory that mimics the chemical composition and optical appearance of the natural gem.
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