BERYL, varieties – emerald – aquamarine – morganite – heliodor – red beryl – pezzottaite – goshenite

Beryl is a collective term for a significant group of rare minerals

• morganite
• aquamarine
• heliodor
• goshenite
• emerald

The beryl family is very popular, not only for its range of colors, but also for its excellent clarity and high hardness.

• Beryl is a popular mineral in jewelry. It includes such famous gemstones as aquamarine and emerald. The most common shades are cyan, blue, and green. However, the stone's color palette is immensely diverse and includes rare, unique shades.
• Due to the large number of varieties, beryl was not isolated as a separate stone for a long time. Initially, only representatives of the light green or bluish shade referred to it. Such minerals had high value and were actively used in decoration. But in terms of magical properties and legends, the stone was not popular.
• Green beryl has long been considered the most beautiful and the rarest. That is why you often find such a mineral in antique jewelry, figurines, and cups. It should be kept in mind that emerald was not attributed to beryl. It stood out as a standalone gem and was even more popular.

MINING:

• the gemstone is mined in large quantities in Brazil; stones mined there are considered to be of the highest quality
• beryl is also found in the following locations: USA, Russia, Australia, Kazakhstan, Italy, India, Sri Lanka, Argentina, South Africa, Rhodesia

Many minerals can be found in the Urals, in Yakutia, and in Transbaikalia. There are also beryl deposits in Colombia and Madagascar.

VARIETIES AND COLORS

This group includes 10 types. However, some of them are not used in jewelry making. Demand for several varieties of beryl:

1. Emerald. Gemstone 1. order. It has high transparency. The coloring varies in the range of green.
2. Aquamarine. A very popular variety of beryl. It has a sky-blue shade. It stands out for its high transparency and purity.
3. Morganite. A rare mineral of pink or peach color. Morganite is highly transparent and easy to cut.
4. Bixbit. It is also called “red beryl”. A rare stone that has recently gained popularity. It stands out for its richness of colors. The color ranges from pink to red.
5. Heliodor. Transparent stone in shades of yellow. Rare samples are rare.
6. Pezzotit. It is raspberry beryl. It can be either completely transparent or partially transparent.
7. Goshenite. Pure and transparent mineral. Completely colorless. It can be a shade of blue.

Beryl types

There are also stones such as augustite, bazzite, and maxixe. All of them are blue or shades of blue. Despite their beautiful coloration, these minerals are not used in jewelry. This is caused by the fact that these varieties of beryl fade quickly and lose their color.

All members of the group have similar physical properties. However, their energy systems can vary considerably. Therefore, before purchasing a stone, it is worth studying its properties and the methods of its effect on the wearer.

Physical properties: chemical formula of the mineral - Al₂[Be₃(Ano₆O₁₈)]. The presence of impurities determines the type of beryl. The hardness of the stone on the Mohs scale ranges from 7.5 to 8. This material also has the following physical properties:

• vitreous luster
• streak color
• complete or partial transparency
• imperfect cleavage

The main colors are green, blue, red, yellow, white, and light blue. Beryl crystals can be either individual or combined into druses.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

This stone has a mild effect. Therefore, it is completely safe for its owner. All varieties are good amulets. They help maintain relationships with loved ones, identify deceitful and envious people, and avoid making a bad decision in a difficult situation. In addition, beryl has a whole list of useful properties:

• helps get rid of negative character traits
• fills the body with energy
• helps improve social skills
• supports and enhances positive feelings, smoothing out negative ones
• sharpens mental abilities
• develops character traits such as self-confidence and determination
• protects the owner from infidelity in romantic relationships
• in the presence of magical abilities, enables contact with the other world

Talisman with teryl

The mineral attracts happiness, helps to find friends and love. Amulets are especially useful for people who want to acquire or develop skills. In addition, they are recommended for those whose work is associated with severe psychological stress. Constantly wearing beryl jewelry will help you learn to manage your emotions. Therefore, this stone must be used in negotiations, disputes, and business dealings.

HEALTH EFFECTS 

The gemstone has an enormous number of healing effects on the human body. However, its properties vary greatly depending on the species. Therefore, they should be considered separately:

• Emerald. Relieves discomfort associated with headaches and nerve pain and also normalizes blood pressure. This agent has a bactericidal effect and may help in the treatment of bladder diseases.
• Aquamarine. More often than others, it is used to eliminate infectious diseases. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on stomach problems and allergies. The gemstone is particularly effective against sore throat, fever, and hormonal disorders.
• Morganite. It has the strongest effect on mental abilities. It can strengthen memory and also eliminates chronic fatigue and insomnia. Amulets are used to prevent gynecological diseases.
• Bixbit. Strengthens the heart muscle and reduces wear and tear. It has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract and improves metabolism.
• Heliodor. It has a strong calming effect. It is used to treat depression and insomnia. Heliodor regulates blood pressure and improves the function of the pancreas and liver.
• Pezzotit. Strengthens the immune system and also reduces pain. Stabilizes mental health.
• Goshenite. Improves vision, has a beneficial effect on hormones. It is an element of preventing diseases associated with the brain.

All varieties of this material have, to varying degrees, a positive effect in the presence of infectious diseases and mental disorders.

The main focus is jewelry production. Stones belonging to this group are easy to work with. Moreover, there are relatively few high-quality samples among them. The variety of colors is also responsible for the presence of beryl in jewelry. Less often, this can be seen on small figurines or carvings.

Opaque or poor-quality specimens are considered ore material. They are used in industrial applications. Beryl is the main source of beryllium oxide. On the other hand, beryllium is used to increase the hardness of alloys.

Beryllium products

The most common setting for these stones is silver. Gemstones can often be seen in white or yellow gold. Since beryl is easy to cut, its shape may vary. Rough stones in jewelry are relatively rare. A wide range of products are made from this material, but the most popular are pendants, earrings, and rings.

Another advantage of this mineral is its simplicity. The stone has high hardness and is not sensitive to moisture. However, it is necessary to follow several rules for the care and storage of the material:

1. It is not recommended to store the product together with other jewelry. Stone can damage more fragile materials. It is also necessary to avoid drops and impacts by all possible means. Despite the strength of the mineral, microcracks may appear inside it, which increases its brittleness.
2. You cannot leave the stones in direct sunlight for a long time. Although most species are not prone to rapid burning, they are still susceptible to sun exposure. Lost color often cannot be restored.
3. Impurities and dust should be removed with soapy water or a dry soft cloth. It is important to avoid contact of the stone with products specifically developed for cleaning frames.

It should be kept in mind that insufficient cleaning leads to damage to the mineral surface. Therefore, even if you do not wear jewelry for a long time, you should regularly remove dust from the stones.

How to distinguish from counterfeits
The mineral is rarely forged. Most of these stones are made of glass, which has completely different physical properties. You can distinguish this fake from a genuine gem yourself using the following features:

1. Hardness. Beryl may damage glass surfaces. An artificial analog, on the other hand, cannot scratch a material of the same hardness. Glass stone is also easily damaged by sharp objects.
2. Costs. The price of an imitation is usually noticeably lower than the price of a natural material.
3. Defects. Such a fake is characterized by a complete or almost complete absence of defects. A genuine beryl should have cracks, air bubbles, or spots that are clearly visible under a magnifying glass.

When purchasing, you should pay attention to the presence of a certificate of authenticity for the stone. His absence and the prohibition on inspecting the product directly clearly indicate fraud.

ZODIAC

Pure beryl is most suitable for Pisces and Cancer. It is currently bringing them happiness and success in all their endeavors. Aries, Leo, Virgo, and Capricorn should avoid wearing this stone. Although it will not have an adverse effect, it cannot be expected that the stated signs of the zodiac will have a favorable effect.

Compatible with stones

Colorless beryl goes well with stones such as diamond, hyacinth, chrysolite, and amethyst. In addition, it is recommended to combine with the following minerals:

• aventurine
• alabaster
• sapphire
• carbuncle
• onyx

It is strongly not recommended to combine this stone with jasper, agate, garnet, malachite, and carnelian.