Heliodor
Heliodor or Golden Beryl
Most gem buyers are well acquainted with the most famous
members of the beryl family -- emerald and aquamarine. Some are also familiar
with the salmon pink beryl known as morganite (after the American banker and
gem collector, J.P. Morgan). But there is a lesser known member of the beryl
family which is actually the most available and affordable: golden beryl.
The first major deposit of the yellow golden beryl was found
in Namibia in 1913 by a German mining company. They named it heliodor from the
Greek for "gift from the sun," and hired a famous designer, Lucas von
Cranach, to create a fabulous set of jewelry for Kaiser Wilhem II of Germany
and his wife. Heliodor gained international fame as a result, but it proved to
be shortlived as the war intervened. Heliodor was soon forgotten.
Additional deposits of golden beryl have been discovered in
Brazil and Madagascar and these gems are now widely available. They tend to
have excellent clarity and can often be found in larger sizes. The use of the
term "heliodor" seems to have declined somewhat, and there is in fact
some disagreement over the uses of the terms "heliodor" and
"golden beryl."
According to one well-known gemological reference (Walter
Schumann, Gemstones of the World), the term heliodor refers to the light
yellow-green color of beryl. However, Schumann goes on to note that "since
there is no clear distinction possible in the yellow and green-yellow tones in
comparison to golden beryl, heliodors are generally rejected as an independent
precious beryl variety and rather are counted among the weak-colored golden
beryls.
Golden beryl has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale,
so it is suitable for all kinds of jewelry. Golden beryl colors range from the
weak yellow-green of heliodor to lemon-yellow and golden-yellow. The coloring agent
is iron.
Golden beryl deposits have been found in Brazil, Madagascar,
Namibia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Probably the largest cut golden beryl
in the world is the flawless 2,054 carat stone on display in the Hall of Gems
in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
The Greeks believed that heliodor contained the power and
warmth of the sun and that it was responsible for the alternation of day and
night. This strong belief is reflected
in the name itself, for the Greek meaning of heliodor is "gift of the
sun".
This gemstone was at some point forgotten completely, and
only recently rediscovered.
Heliodor is a comforting stone, it assists one in
empathizing with others and to feel comfortable doing so. It is a high energy stone, resonating with
the pituitary glands, and aids in spiritual and psychic development.
It is a wonderful stone to wear if you are having difficulty
understanding the problems of a close friend or family member. BY holding the stone in your hand while you
are with this person, you may feel their emotional needs and better understand
what is upsetting or troubling them.
To prevent chording, from this person to your aura, also
wear or hold a piece of red jasper.
Later ground yourself with clear quartz or one of the stones associated
with the Earth element.
Psychologically, heliodor bring equilibrium to the wearer
and give them courage for life and living.
It promises the wearer charisma and personality. It can stimulate the mind and promote a clear
head, especially in negotiations and mentally demanding work.
Heliodor is good for clearing the body of toxins. It has a
stimulating effect on the vegetative nervous system and a particularly
beneficial effect on the solar plexus. It is known to counteract the
over-reactions and hyperactivity of the general body. Heliodor water eases stiff muscles and muscle
cramps.
Energy:
Receptive
Element:
Fire
Powers:
Psychic
Beryl has been worn to prevent fascination, or what would
today be called deliberate psychic manipulation, such as practiced by
evangelists, some salespersons and politicians.
This is also called being tagged or corded, when an individual attaches
an astral line to your astral body, generally through the solar plexus (3rd)
chakra. Through this cord they may be
able to drain your energy and even manipulate your actions if they posses
enough strength.
If this happens, tape a small piece of tumbled beryl over
your navel and leave in place for as long as it takes to break the cording,
generally a full 24 hours.
Keep a heliodor on your altar or with your meditation
equipment to aid in the development of your psychic powers and spiritual
communications.
I hope you enjoyed a peek into the world of Heliodor the Golden Beryl
Tomorrow beryl will be Morganite the last beryl gem in my
beryl post.
Peace :)
Peace :)
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ReplyDeleteI've just read your post re the Heliodor Beryl.
The reason I found your post is that I was looking for the meaning of Heliodor : It is the name given to the colour of my Mercedes-Benz, and I had not heard of it before.
I am so pleased, because I remember the day I saw a photo of the car (online) I was instantly attracted to the colour and no other would do ! ( Please note that I am not at all a hedonistic person. A car is a car... used for transport. This is an old model M-B, and honestly it was the colour that drew me.)
Your description of the psychological aspects of this gemstone matches delightfully with the ambiance I feel when I am in my car and I will now look for a piece of Heliodor to wear on my person.... Thank you, and warmest wishes to you. Liza G
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