Beryl is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate and comes in many forms. Pure Beryl is colourless and is called Goshenite but due to impurities and inclusions of varying colours other gemstones are formed. These are listed below. Please click on the link to find our more information about these individual stones.
- Emerald is the green variety and is very popular.
- Aquamarine is the blue to green variety with the lightest blue being the most popular.
- Heliodor is the yellow to yellowish-green colour. It can also include light green, orange and brown varieties.
- Golden Beryl is the golden yellow to orange yellow colour of Beryl.
- Morganite is the pink to light purple variety named after the banker J P Morgan.
- Red Beryl otherwise known as Bixbite is very rare and therefore expensive. It can only be found in two locations in Utah.
Mohs Hardness
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scales. This stone is 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs scale. For further information please see http://www.geologypage.com/2016/04/mohs-hardness-scale.html
Sources
Russia,Europe,South Africa,South America, USA
Gemstone Meaning
Beryl has been said to have the power to keep demons away, to promote happiness and marital love. To increase sincerity, cure laziness, protect travellers from danger, and maintain youthfulness.
Chakra
All chakras can benefit from Beryl depending on the types listed above.
Zodiac Sign
Stone Combination
The following are good stones to combine with Beryl
The following are incompatible stones with Beryl.
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For in depth information please visit the Gemological Institute of America’s Gem Encyclopedia.