Guide To Mineral Beryl


Beryl is one of the most fascinating minerals ever found in this world. It comes in many colors. This mineral in its deep green color is known as ‘Emerald gemstone’. In its light green color, it is simply called the ‘Green Beryl’. For the red color lovers, this mineral is also available in a deep red variety, known as ‘Red Beryl’ which is a rare find. The yellow colored variety of this mineral is called ‘Heliodor’ and the greenish-blue variety is called ‘Aquamarine’. The list goes on to include ‘Pink Morganite’, and ‘Golden Beryl’.

While it is great to note that the Beryl mineral has so many beautiful colored gemstones in its world, in actual and pure form, the beryl mineral is colorless. It is only because of the presence of impurities that different colors on the spectrum are created, ranging from green to blue, pink, red and the rest.

Beryl & Gemstones

As mentioned above, the mineral Beryl is known for creating some of the most popular and highly valuable gemstones in the world. From the precious Emerald gemstone to the semi-precious Aquamarine gemstone, Beryl has a special place in gemology for giving so many gems to the gem lovers and astrology believers. Apart from the famous Emerald and Aquamarine, some of the other famous stones that are formed from Beryl include Morganite, Golden Beryl, Heliodor, Red Beryl and the Goshenite Gemstone.

Gemstone Properties of Mineral Beryl

Just like several other valuable gemstones found around the world, the gemstones formed by Beryl also possess some mystical properties that are worth mentioning when with anyone who wants to know about this amazing mineral. Emerald, the stunning green gemstone formed from this mineral, is believed to be a healing stone that promotes emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual balance. The aquamarine gem is known for its calming and cleansing effect, and for inspiring truth. The gorgeous pink Morganite is said to be the Crystal of Divine Love. It heals, brings a feeling of compassion and promise.

Uses of Beryl

Apart from being used in jewelry because of the gemstones that it forms, Beryl also has an element called beryllium which is used in several industrial applications like making wire, strengthening other metals, etc.

Sources of Origin

The Beryl mineral is formed in certain types of rocks found in Colombia, Norway, Germany, South Africa, Russia, Brazil, Mozambique, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Sweden, Ireland, the United States, Zambia and in some other regions across the world.

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