Monday, March 25, 2013

Chrysocolla the 'wise stone'



Chrysocolla  the 'wise stone'
is a hydrated copper silicate mineral with formula
Chrysocolla has a blue-green color and is a minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 3.5.
It is of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies. Associated minerals are quartz, limonite, azurite, malachite, cuprite, and other secondary copper minerals.
It is typically found as botryoidal or rounded masses and crusts, or vein fillings. Because of its light color, it is sometimes confused with turquoise.
Notable occurrences include Israel, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile, Cornwall in England, and Arizona, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Michigan, and Pennsylvania in the United States.
A 2006 study has produced evidence that chrysocolla may be a microscopic mixture of the copper hydroxide mineral spertiniite, amorphous silica and water
Sictific
Category        Silicate mineral
Formula: (repeating unit) (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
Strunz classification           09.ED.20
Unit cell         a = 5.7 Å, b = 8.9 Å, c = 6.7 Å
Identification:Color            Blue, blue-green, green
Crystal habit Massive, nodular, botryoidal
Crystal system          Orthorhombic
Fracture        Irregular/uneven, sub-conchoidal
Tenacity         Brittle to sectile
Mohs scale hardness           2.5 - 3.5
Luster            Vitreous to dull
Streak            white to a blue-green color
Diaphaneity  Translucent to opaque

Chrysocolla gemstone is quite often confused with turquoise, as it has many of the same visual qualities as turquoise. But it is nothing like turquoise, past the visual standpoint.

For thousands of years, as legend tells it, chrysocolla has been a stone of conciliation and reassurance thought the world.

In ancient Egypt, it was called the 'wise stone' as those who wore it generally came up with clever comprises when it seems and unbearable pass in negotiations. It was also thought it would protect the wearer against psychological damage as well. Lore also tells that this stone had the power to make more violent people more sensitive and tolerant, which is apparently why Cleopatra carried chrysocolla with her everywhere she went.

This gemstone is rarely minded today, which is what creates its high price tag.
Chrysocolla benefits are focused on wisdom and peace. Enabling you to remain calm during chaotic situations
The clarity that this stone can bring will decrease nervousness. Allowing you to remain neutral and objective in heated disputes. Which makes this stone especially useful when dealing with trouble in a relationship.
It was used as a healing stone with native Indian tribes that attributed many powers to it. Not only calming the body and mind, but also increasing the resistance of the body to diseases and other influences.
Its astrological signs are Gemini and Taurus and is associated with the 5th chakra. While it is not an official birthstone it is sometimes used instead of turquoise which is the December birthstone
The name chrysocolla comes from the Greek words ‘chrysos’ which means gold and ‘kola’ meaning glue. Because in ancient times it was used by smiths as a solder when they were crafting gold jewelry.
Supposedly chrysocolla was first mined in the legendary mines of King Solomon. In ancient Egypt it was known as a wisdom stone.
Legend has it that Cleopatra carried a piece with her at all times. The main reason for this was the stone has a calming effect and boosts creativity.
Which was certainly a very useful ability when dealing with diplomats and rulers of the powerful nations that surrounded Egypt at the time. It allowed her to come up with clever solutions and compromises that kept her and her people in a powerful position.

The healing properties of chrysocolla are focused on calming the body. Which helps when dealing with infections and fevers. Chrysocolla is a copper gemstone, like azurite and malachite. People often use other copper items to enhance the powers of this stone.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Morganite (Pink Beryl)


morganite gemstone

Morganite (Pink Beryl)

Alongside emerald and aquamarine, morganite is certainly the best known gemstone from the colourful group of the beryls. Women the world over love morganite for its fine pink tones which radiate charm, esprit and tenderness.
Gemstones change their name too
Although this gemstone came into being millions of years ago, it has only been known by the name of morganite for less than a hundred years. To be precise, in fact, since 1911, since before that the gemmological world simply viewed the 'pink beryl' as a variety of beryl, not as a gemstone in its own right. But it is not only people that change their name. Gemstones sometimes do it too. And so it was that in 1911, on the suggestion of the New York gemmologist G. F. Kunz, the pink variety of beryl was ennobled to the status of a gemstone in its own right. In honour of the banker and mineral collector John Pierpont Morgan, it was given the name under which it is known today: morganite.

Morganite is the stone of Divine Love. This delicate yet powerful stone opens one to the frequency of the universal heart.
Morganite attracts love and maintains it.

Morganite promotes abundance of the heart and prosperity of love.
It assists in connecting with Divine Love and angelic energies:
Morganite has been known both as a heart stone and an angel stone.  It has been known to bring love to one's life, and also to rekindle old loves.  As it helps to instill and nurture love, it is also told to help increase patience, and enhance one's communication skills, especially with one's angels.  It is told to bring compassion, empathy, equality and self control, balancing the emotions and easing the pain of separation.  Morganite is said to be one of the highest frequency stones available

Physically, the morganite gemstone is used for healing a wide range of ailments related to the heart and throat; such as emphysema, tuberculosis, heart disease, lungs, oxygenation and throat issues.
Some say it is quite beneficial to remedy all respiratory ailments and to increase the supply of oxygen to the cells.  This is one of the highest frequency stones available for healing.
In the Middle Ages Beryl was a talisman for artists and sculptors. It promoted creativity, eliminated weariness, maintained vivacity of spirit and raised its wearer intelligence. It also protected the owner on distant trips and helped with research and philosophy studies. The rings with Beryl were worn by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rubens and Benvenuto Cellin
Beryl was used by fortune-tellers. Legend says that Beryl helps in fights and disputes; it makes the owner invincible, but not too aggressive. It was believed that this stone energies the mind of its wearer and shakes off his indolence.




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This post concludes my blog post on beryls. I hope you enjoyed the information on these wonderful versatile gems.

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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Heliodor The Golden Beryl


Heliodor
Golden beryl gemstone

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.




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Friday, March 22, 2013

Goshenite


Goshenite gemstone
Goshenite

Colorless beryl is called goshenite. The name originates from Goshen, Massachusetts where it was originally discovered. Since all these color varieties are caused by impurities and pure beryl is colorless, it might be tempting to assume that goshenite is the purest variety of beryl. However, there are several elements that can act as inhibitors to color in beryl and so this assumption may not always be true. The name goshenite has been said to be on its way to extinction and yet it is still commonly used in the gemstone markets. Goshenite is found to some extent in almost all beryl localities. In the past, goshenite was used for manufacturing eyeglasses and lenses owing to its transparency. Nowadays, it is most commonly used for gemstone purposes and also considered as a source of beryllium.
The gem value of goshenite is relatively low. However, goshenite can be colored yellow, green, pink, blue and in intermediate colors by irradiating it with high-energy particles. The resulting color depends on the content of Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Fe, and Co impurities.

Goshenite... Aids Clear Thinking, Truth and Heightened Lucid Dreams Goshenite is known to promote practical wisdom, intellectual curiosity as well as thoughtful, and carefully thought out decisions. It will help you see a situation from all sides, breaking down stubbornness and rigidity.  It will assist those who have difficulty with the decision making process.
 is a stone of truthfulness that encourages truth in all actions and particularly in giving one's word. Goshenite bring self-control, creativity, and originality. It makes communication easier and can stabilize relationships.
Goshenite will help restore a healthy energy flow throughout one's body, healing both emotional and physical pain or injury.  It allows one to have ease of communication, encourages truth, helps to maintain self-control and promotes stability within relationships.


Goshenite has been used to treat disorders and injuries with regard to the legs, specifically the leg muscles.  It is also quite helpful in assisting to remedy dust allergies.

Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
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.
This stone may energize the mental areas of your brain... and it will help you to think more logically. Like many clear stones it will also aid you to think more clearly.

They are known to aid the healing of problems in the head... including sinusitis, headaches and problems within the brain.

If you have trouble sleeping put a piece under your pillow to help you to sleep more soundly.

If you wish to experience lucid dreams, by using this stone you may have striking and meaningful dreams that may aid you to solve problems in your daily life.
The energy of this stone is highly inspiring and it will encourage you to soar to the highest levels you desire to go to.

You are likely to experience a more highly personal experience of spirit... and may see amazing visions that may inspire you to move to the next level.

A good way to use it is as jewelry... and White Beryl pieces such as pendants or rings should be obtained quite easily. It is lovely combined with other members of the Beryl family and this is an effective way to keep its healing energy within your auric field.

They will also enhance your creativity... and if you are doing written channeling, automatic writing or psychic art they may accentuate your ability to achieve your ideals with creativity and flair.

They are emotionally sustaining stones, and their vibration is helpful to aid you to release anxiety and worry... and using them is one of the ways to relieve stress easily. They also have excellent healing qualities, and healers may choose to use one of these stones in body layouts, along with other types of Beryl.

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I hope you enjoyed a little information on Goshenite tomarrow's beryl will be Heliodor

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The very Rare Gem. Bixbite


Bixbite

There seems to be an on-going dispute over Red Beryl/Bixbite and it's rarity.

In the very early 1900's, a man named Maynard Bixby discovered a new type of crystal in the Violet Topaz Mine, located in the Wah Wah area of the Thomas mountain range in Utah.  Bixby wasn't certain of what he found, so sent a crystal specimen to a geochemist, who reported back that the specimen was, in fact, red Beryl. Mining began for this new gem stone, but the mine yielded only a small amount of rough before it was agreed that it was too costly to continue mining, and the Violet mine closed down permanantly.

Red beryl was first found in the Thomas Range in Juab County Utah, USA in the year 1905. The small crystals were found in a rhyolite host rock and were translucent but rarely gemmy. It wasn't until later in the 1950's that larger, higher quality crystals were discovered in the Wah Wah Mountains of Beaver County. These are the only bixbite crystals suitable for faceting. Currently this is the only area in the world where gem quality red beryl is mined. So, what should you look for in Bixbite?  The most desireable gems are those with a deep pink color, and as clear as possible. Bixbite is a beryl, like emerald, and inclusions are commonplace. A gem over a carat or more is also desirable, but it is unlikely you will find many that big. Bixbite crystals were usually under two carats, which left very small gems after faceting.
The first disput came about when trying to decide what to call this new gem stone. Bixbite, after the discoverer, became the common name. Red Beryl was also used. Red Emerald started being circulated. They were all true, and all reffered to the same gem.

Today, you will find it under all of these names. There never has been an agreement on an 'official' name, so they are all considered correct.

Early on in 2006, the Jewelers Association named Bixbite as the rarest gemstone on earth. This replaced Benitoite as the rarest gem, a standing that Benitoite has held for many years.  Bixbite prices soared, and the amount of gem available became scarce.  News of a new source of Bixbite in Madagascar proved to be wrong. There was a gem being mined there, but it's chemical composition was slightly different. This new gem contained Lithium, which Bixbite doesn't have. Also, the new gem's crystals grew in a different formation. This was NOT a new source for Bixbite, but something altogether new. The new gem became known as Pezzottaite. It is very similar to Bixbite in appearance, but a trained gemologist can tell the difference. The refractive index is different, as is the density and specific gravity of the stone.



Although Pezzottaite is a rare gem, it is nowhere near as rare as Bixbite. There has been a new mine found in Afghanistan for Pezzottaite, and the amount of rough mined to date far exceeds the amount of Bixbite ever mined. The crystals of Pezzottaite are much larger, and in many cases much clearer, yielding a bigger and better quality of gem. When buying a gem stone, be sure that you are indeed buying Bixbit, or red Beryl. Those gems listed as "New Red Beryl" are, in fact, Pezzottaite.



Be careful who you buy Bixbite from. Buy from only reputable dealers, preferably one you know. Because the price and value of this gem has skyrocketed, some sellers may try to sell you a 'fake' Bixbite, or mislead you into believing you are buying Bixbite. If buying a gem that has inclusions that have broken the surface of the stone, make sure that the dealer is very reputable.  There have been stones found that were altered by having glass and dye injected into these surface inclusions to make the gem appear darker or clearer than it truly was

Mohs Hardness of 7.5 with a hexagonal crystal structure.

Bixbite (or red beryl) is the red color variety of the beryl family of minerals. This gemstone gets its rich red coloring form the traces of manganese added to the basic beryl mineral formula. Bixbite is generally quite rare and is usually very small in size due it's scarcity and small stature of the crystals. It is generally heavily included, perfectly clean gems are extremely rare.

Beryl develops in pegmatites and certain metamorphic rocks. It occurs with quartz, microcline, and muscovite in pegmatites, and with quartz, muscovite, and almandine in schist of regional metamorphic rocks.

Bixbite or red beryl as it is commonly known, is a stone of soothing and healing. It is used by intuitives and mystics to bring harmony to relationships and to enhance compatibility. It is also said to assist in healing grief and depression. As well it is often used to enhance creative energy.
Intuitive sources state that physically bixbite is good for healing problems associated with the physical heart, liver, lungs, mouth, throat, stomach, physical energy level, and digestive system.

All shades of red beryl from pale violet, pink to red are helpful in an effort to break down prejudices and intolerance.

Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
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.

I hope you enjoyed this Rare Beryl tomorrow’s beryl  will be Goshenite

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Aquamarine the stone of Psychic abilities


Aquamarine the stone of Psychic abilities, peace, courage and purification


Aquamarine gemstone

The gemstone Aquamarine is the modern March birthstone as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Scorpio. See the birthstone table for additional references to this stone. Aquamarine is suggested as a gem to give on the 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries.
 Modern Birthstone for the Month of March but  it is an ancient birthstone in many cultures for the month of October.

Stone of Taurus according to some, due to the fact that aquamarine (and the entire beryl family) are of hexagonal (six-sided) crystalline form, and six is a number belonging to Venus.  Others say it is connect with Gemini, Pisces and Aries.

For Aquarius the aquamarine promotes friendship and love, while for Pisces it encourages awareness.  Libras are warned against danger.

To dream of aquamarine means loving friendships, happy relationships and much pleasant social activity is coming.


Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family and ranges in color from an almost colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal. The most prized color is a deep-blue aqua color. It is 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale of hardness and gets its name from Latin words meaning water and sea.

The most valuable aquamarines come from Brazil, but it is also mined in Kenya and Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia. . Aquamarines on the market today are usually faceted, but when cut as a cabochon, they may display a cat's eye effect known as asterism.

Some gemstones are heated to high temperatures to enhance the color and/or clarity of a stone. Aquamarines are often heat treated to change a blue-green or teal colored stone to a pure blue. This results in a permanent color change.
Although aquamarine has quite a range of uses, it's strongest energies are in the field of opening up the psychic.  If you are especially sensitive to the thoughts and vibrations of other people, wear aquamarine with smoky quartz, as this combination will ease the sharpness of the incoming impressions, and the quartz will help to ground you in the physical.  In this manner you may avoid being overcome by unwanted impressions.
Aquamarine is told the help reduce one's dependence on drugs, and to help eliminate fluid retention by strengthening the kidneys, liver, spleen and thyroid, thus purifying the general body.  At one time, long ago, eyeglasses were made of aquamarine as the stone is soothing to the eyes.
It is told that this stone placed on the neck or worn as a short necklace will treat many neck and throat problems. Placed on swollen glands or worn around the neck it will reduce swelling.  Chronic tonsillitis may be relieved by wearing a necklace of aquamarine together with turquoise, sodalite, chalcedony and blue topaz.  This stone also has a beneficial effect on the thyroid, and is helpful is most all throat and neck ailments.
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Powers: Psychic abilities, peace, courage and purification.
Aquamarine is said to be the stone of the sea goddesses of past times, due to it's association with the sea.   As a semiprecious variety of beryl, it has long been associated with the sea and element of water. Sea Witches are told the cleanse the stone in the ocean water at night by the light of the full moon.

In magic, this glorious stone is worn or carried about the body to enhance the use of psychic powers. Holding a crystal of the aquamarine or wearing a faceted form of the stone around the neck reduces our conscious mind's hold on the psychic mind and allows our ever present psychic impulses to be heard and to enter into our more conscious mind.

A gentle and cleansing elixir can be created by placing an aquamarine in a glass of fresh water, allowing it to sit in the full moonlight, outdoors if possible, for three hours.  Retrieve the stone, drink the liquid for purification and heightened psychic awareness.


Hope you enjoyed the wonderful gemstone aquamarine tomorrow’s  gemstone will be Bixbite.


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Tuesday, March 19, 2013


Beryls: Emerald's Cousins

Beryls gemstones


Everyone admires the green fire of emerald and the watery blue charm of aquamarine, but not many realize that they are different colors of the same mineral: beryl. There are other members of the beryl family much less known then their famous cousins. Pink and peach morganite, named after gem collector extraordinaire J.P. Morgan; heliodor, also known as golden beryl; rare red beryl, which is as red as emerald is green; pale green beryl, which is a green version of aquamarine; and colorless beryl, or goshenite, which shows off the brilliance of this gem family.

All the gemstones in the beryl family are brilliant and durable and perfect for jewelry use.

Beryls
General In geology beryl is a  mineral composed of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate with the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3). Theinformation hexagonal crystals of beryl may be very small or range to several meters in size. Terminated crystals are relatively rare. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities; possible colors are green, blue, yellow, red, and white.

The name beryl is derived (via Latin: beryllus, Old French: beryl, and Middle English: beril) from Greek  beryllos which referred to a "precious blue-green color-of-sea-water stone" and originated from Prakrit veruliya  and Pali veuriya ; veiru ; from Sanskrit vaidurya-, which is ultimately of Dravidian origin, maybe from the name of Belur or "Velur" in southern India. The term was later adopted for the mineral beryl more exclusively.The Late Latin word berillus was abbreviated as brill- which produced the Italian word brillare meaning "shine", the French word brille meaning "shine", the Spanish word brillo, also meaning "shine", and the English word brilliance. Beryl of various colors is found most commonly in granitic pegmatites, but also occurs in mica schists in the Ural Mountains, and limestone in Colombia. Beryl is often associated with tin and tungsten ore bodies. Beryl is found in Europe in Norway, Austria, Germany, Sweden (especially morganite), Ireland and Russia, as well as Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, the United States, and Zambia. U.S. beryl locations are in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.
New England's pegmatites have produced some of the largest beryls found, including one massive crystal from the Bumpus Quarry in Albany, Maine with dimensions 5.5 m by 1.2 m (18 ft by 4 ft) with a mass of around 18 metric tons; it is New Hampshire's state mineral. As of 1999, the world's largest known naturally occurring crystal of any mineral is a crystal of beryl from Malakialina, Madagascar, 18 meters long and 3.5 meters in diameter, and weighing 380,000 kilogrammes.
The Beryl family of gemstones are quite popular, not only for their range of color, but also for their high brilliance and excellent hardness of 7.5, making them quite suitable for everyday wear.
The ancient Greeks used the refracting properties of beryl to create the first spectacles known to man. At the time of Nero white or clear beryl was found on the Island of Elba and it was often cut to create eyeglasses.
Beryl originates from Mesopatamia and was worshiped as a magic stone by the ancient Hebrews, as it was believed to strengthen ones belief in God. The modern bible states that one day it will take it's place in the walls of the New Jerusalem.


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In the next five days I will be posting aquamarine, bixbite, Goshenite, heliodor and Morganite separately.


I hope you enjoyed reading the wonderful world of gemstones. Come back and see me tomorrow for a new gemstone 

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