ARE VARIETIES OF BERYL
Beryl is a hexagonal beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate mineral. It is found in hexagonal crystals and has been found in many valuable gem varieties- aquamarine (blue) , emerald (green), Heliodor (yellow), morganite (bubblegum pink), and bixbite (red to fuschia). Beryl has a high hardness of 7.5 to 8 and a glassy to waxy luster. It is a common mineral and has been found in very large single crystals weighing over a ton, which are among the largest single crystals of any known mineral. The world’s largest crys
Beryl is popular because it is found in many different colors, is frequently gemmy, is very resilient to wear and tear, and is found at many hundreds of collectible localities worldwide. Beryl is a very popular mineral that collectors specialize in and is a great mineral to invest money in if one wishes to assemble a collection that increases in value over time. Many beryl crystals from old and rare localities especially those in New England, USA, Europe, and Australia continue to increase in value. Emerald