Beryllonite

Add one script tag to your page:

<div data-gemfyi="entity" data-slug="beryllonite"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Embed as an iframe:

<iframe src="https://gemfyi.com/iframe/entity/beryllonite/?style=modern&theme=light" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%"></iframe>

Paste the URL in WordPress, Medium, or Ghost:

https://gemfyi.com/zh-hans/gems/beryllonite/

Shields.io-compatible SVG badge:

Beryllonite badge ![Beryllonite](https://gemfyi.com/badge/entity/beryllonite.svg)

Web Component:

<gemfyi-entity slug="beryllonite"></gemfyi-entity>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 2.79 – 2.87
Refractive Index 1.552 – 1.562
Crystal System Monoclinic
Cleavage Perfect
Color various
Birefringence 0.009
Dispersion 0.01
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

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

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Beryllonite

磷酸铍钠矿是一种罕见的铍磷酸盐矿物,通常形成无色至白色或淡黄色的晶体,具有玻璃至珍珠光泽。宝石级磷酸铍钠矿晶莹剔透,但因其罕见性和较低的硬度(莫氏5.5-6),主要吸引专业宝石收藏家的关注。缅甸和巴西是已知的主要产地。

Science FYI Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beryllonite?
磷酸铍钠矿是一种罕见的铍磷酸盐矿物,通常形成无色至白色或淡黄色的晶体,具有玻璃至珍珠光泽。宝石级磷酸铍钠矿晶莹剔透,但因其罕见性和较低的硬度(莫氏5.5-6),主要吸引专业宝石收藏家的关注。缅甸和巴西是已知的主要产地。
What is the hardness of Beryllonite?
Beryllonite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Beryllonite?
Beryllonite is primarily Various.
How much does Beryllonite cost?
Beryllonite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Beryllonite?
Beryllonite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

More Semi-Precious Gems Gems