Mineral beryl belongs to the class of silicates. Its composition includes ions of aluminum, oxygen, beryllium, silicon. However, the formula is not limited to these components, because it may additionally contain alkalis such as sodium, rubidium, lithium, iron, chromium, as well as water, gases (argon or helium). Beryl, whose properties are often determined precisely by these additions, can have many colors. The stone itself has greenish or white crystals. If there is Fe2 + in the mineral, then the crystals acquire a greenish-blue color (aquamarine), if Fe3 + - yellow (heliodor). Chromium salts give a dense green color, inherent in emeralds, and manganese stains minerals in pink (sparrow). There are also colorless crystals - goshenit.
Transparent crystals of varieties of beryl are of high value and are considered precious stones. From the rest of the mass of opaque rock, the interlayers of which can reach in thickness from a few centimeters to several meters in length, beryllium metal is mined. The latter is used in the nuclear, space, automotive industries, etc.
What is more remarkable beryl (stone)? The properties that determine its external attractiveness, in particular, its brilliance in the sun and under artificial lighting, are determined by the fact that the mineral crystals have a prismatic shape with six faces. This allows you to create magnificent jewelry from any of its varieties.
Who will use beryl? The stone, whose properties have been studied by astrologers over the centuries, refers more to female minerals than to male ones. This is partly due to the fact that in ancient times, female diseases were treated with true beryl. Today, its use is limited to alleviating the condition of a person with diseases of the back, it is also used to improve metabolism (in Ayurveda), with colds and some gynecological diseases. In addition, beryl can give one that possesses it, the loyalty of a man, the affection of children, good friends.
How to use beryl (stone), whose properties are sometimes manifested from the most unexpected side? It is believed that jewelry with him will give a rich personal life and improve his career. Stones with a green and yellowish tint are good to take on vacation as talismans protecting on a trip.
If someone from your family is studying or teaching, we recommend giving him beryl (stone). The properties of this mineral are also expressed in the fact that it helps to develop intelligence, expand consciousness, improve mental abilities. It will facilitate successful learning or knowledge transfer. No wonder he is considered the stone of philosophers.
From an astronomical point of view, natural beryl is recommended for wearing by Scorpions, as well as Libra and Gemini. Its colored varieties suit other zodiac signs. It is not too expensive, because its deposits are numerous and are found all over the world. In Russia, it is mined in Transbaikalia and the Urals, and in the countries of the former USSR - in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. In addition, there are deposits in China, Afghanistan, India, the USA, Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar and others.