Beryl

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7.5 – 8.0
Specific Gravity 2.6 – 2.9
Refractive Index 1.56 – 1.604
Crystal System Hexagonal
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Indistinct
Fracture Uneven,Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.003
Dispersion 0.014
Pleochroism Red beryl - distinct: (orangy)-red - purplish-red; Golden beryl - weak: yellowish - greenish-yellow; Green beryl - distinct: yellow-green - blue-green

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Beryl
Mohs hardness of Beryl shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Beryl
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Beryl

ベリルはベリリウムアルミニウムケイ酸塩鉱物で、世界でも最も珍重される宝石群を含んでいます:エメラルド(緑)・アクアマリン(青)・モルガナイト(ピンク)・ゴールデンベリル(黄)・ヘリオドール(黄緑)・ビキシバイト(赤)の各変種です。モース硬度7.5-8の適度な硬さと優れた透明度を持ち、世界各地のペグマタイトから産出します。

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Jewelry Use

Durability 8/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beryl?
ベリルはベリリウムアルミニウムケイ酸塩鉱物で、世界でも最も珍重される宝石群を含んでいます:エメラルド(緑)・アクアマリン(青)・モルガナイト(ピンク)・ゴールデンベリル(黄)・ヘリオドール(黄緑)・ビキシバイト(赤)の各変種です。モース硬度7.5-8の適度な硬さと優れた透明度を持ち、世界各地のペグマタイトから産出します。
What is the hardness of Beryl?
Beryl has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Beryl?
Beryl is primarily Various.
How much does Beryl cost?
Beryl falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Beryl?
Beryl belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

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