Beryl stone: properties, meaning, who is suitable according to zodiac sign

Emerald, aquamarine, heliodor, bixbite - what do these gems have in common?

All of them belong to the group of beryls, the most common and beautiful stones on the planet. The precious mineral has amazing magical properties, and helps its owner maintain energy and maintain strong family relationships. How to choose the right stone, and who is this mineral suitable for?

A combination of attractive beauty and strength, beryl, one of the most widespread minerals on the planet, is a powerful talisman, protecting its owner and giving him incredible energy. The stone can become not only a noticeable decoration, but also a faithful assistant - it is believed that beryl bestows a person with the energy of calm, love and harmony. This mineral helps to understand complex processes that require significant concentration of mental effort. In addition, it is able to protect against envy and fraud, which is why they love to take it on trips in the form of an amulet.

Historical reference

Beryl and emerald were already known in the times of Pliny and Theophrastus. Most varieties of beryl have been used in jewelry since ancient times, although due to their different colors they were considered different stones; no distinction was often made between them and similar minerals.

Thus, in ancient times only yellow varieties were called beryl; green ones were often considered peridot, and colorless ones were not distinguished from quartz.

Ancient Egypt primarily used yellow beryl, but it is unknown where exactly the Egyptians mined it. Perhaps the mines were located on the territory of present-day Somalia or Ethiopia, but now nothing is known about mineral deposits in North Africa.

Beryl (it is not known what variety) was one of the stones with which the breastplate of the Jewish high priest was decorated.

Currently, jewelers call beryl only yellow or golden transparent crystals of a certain chemical composition. There is also base beryl; it is a raw material for the production of beryllium metal, the price of which is high.

Mineral deposits

The mineral beryl has been mined in India for centuries. Argentina and Canada also boast large deposits of the gem. Very beautiful and pure emeralds are mined in Colombia, polychrome stones are mined in the USA, and aquamarines are mined in Brazil and Madagascar. During the Soviet era, beryl deposits were also developed in Russia, but now production volumes have fallen. However, the mines of Siberia, the Urals and Transbaikalia are still functioning.

A popular place for beryl mining is the city of Coimbatore in India.

Varieties of the mineral that jewelers are not interested in are mined all over the world. Despite their inconspicuous appearance, from a chemical point of view they are no different from their precious counterparts; the composition of the crystal lattice is the same. However, a nondescript appearance does not mean that the minerals are not in dispute. Beryllium, a metal necessary for nuclear energy, is smelted from such stones.

Beryllium is a very dangerous substance. In the mines where it is mined, people work in simply hellish conditions. They suffer from skin inflammation, pneumonia, and cancer. The process of metal smelting greatly harms the environment. Some of its compounds are generally prohibited for development, storage and transportation.

Place of Birth

Beryl
The largest deposits of beryl are located in the Urals (Russia), South America (Colombia, Brazil), Madagascar, etc.

Common beryls are found in Bodenmais (Bavaria), Limoges (France), on the island of Elba, in Sweden (Fynbo, Brodbo), in Cornwallis, etc.
In Russia, deposits of noble beryl are Murzinka and Shaitanka in the Sverdlovsk region. Unfortunately, these mines are almost completely exhausted.
The famous Emerald mines of the Urals near the village of Izumrud in the Urals provide excellent cutting raw materials for emerald.
Beautiful large aquamarine crystals are mined in Transbaikalia (Adun-Chelon).
Large deposits of beryl are confined to the pegmatites of the eastern part of the Kola Peninsula (Strelninskoye, Voronetundrovskoye, etc.), in which cut colorless and yellow transparent beryls are sometimes found.
The best deposits of noble beryl abroad are considered to be the Coimbatore district in the East Indies, Minas Girays (Brazil) and Colombia.
Rare finds of beryl crystals are known in the Alto Ligonya region of Mozambique.
Beautiful heliodor crystals from Ukrainian pegmatites of the Zhytomyr region are widely known.

To search for beryllium deposits, a geophysical method is used - beryllometry.

Jewelry stone beryl

The beryl stone dates back to the times of Ancient Greece, Egypt and India. The blue-green rough stone is often confused with emerald and aquamarine, although they are just varieties of this mineral.

The gem got its name from the Latin “berrilus”, which means “sea green stone”. This is truly the most common shade of this natural material. Such an unusual color is given to it by impurities of iron and manganese. However, in addition to azure, beryls are found in yellow, green, red and even white.

Most jewelers by beryl mean a golden-yellow variety of stone with acceptable inclusions of green. This type belongs to the precious class stones and is only slightly inferior in price to its closest “relative” – emerald.

The main deposits of the mineral are found in Colombia, Brazil, the East Indies and Mozambique. In Russia, noble varieties are mined in the Urals and the Kola Peninsula.

Ordinary beryl has a paler color and increased transparency. The mines for their development are located in Europe: in France, Sweden and Bavaria.

Common beryl is a natural raw material for the formation of beryllium - one of the most valuable and expensive metals. Due to its low weight and high strength, it is actively used in the nuclear and space industries.

Physical and chemical properties

Without exception, all minerals of the beryllium group are a complex compound of beryllium oxide, aluminum oxide and silicon dioxide with a percentage predominance of the latter. Impurities may contain iron, manganese, and in small quantities uranium and other metals, which act as chromatophores that provide the color of the stone.

This is a hard gem - 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. It is on the same level as topaz, second only to diamond - 10 units, and corundum - 9. The luster is glassy. Noble beryl is characterized by transparency, while industrial beryl is opaque and has a white or grayish color.

Resistant to caustic acids and alkalis. Melts at very high temperatures.

Formula	Al2[Be3(Si6O18)]
Color	Green, blue, yellow, red, white
Shine	Glass
Transparency	Transparent, translucent
Hardness	7,5—8
Cleavage	Imperfect
Kink	Absent
Density	2.6—2.9 g/cm³

How to check the authenticity of a stone?

The main characteristics that will allow you to distinguish real beryl from a fake:

Beryl is a transparent mineral, and among natural stones you can find inhomogeneity of color or its slight change when refracted by the angle of inclination. In addition, in natural stone there are natural inclusions that visually resemble “snow signs”, bubbles or chrysanthemums;
Beryl has a characteristic glassy luster;
Natural stone is absolutely transparent, has a light tint, and has no bright spots or inclusions;
Beryl is resistant to acids.

“Heated” stones are often found - under the influence of heat or radiation, the stone changes its color and becomes more saturated. It is possible to distinguish such imitations from fakes only in the laboratory.

Colors and varieties of beryl

Pure beryl is colorless. Glass shine. The variety of colors of crystals is determined by the composition of impurities: various shades of blue, bluish-green, yellow colors are associated with an admixture of Fe, red or pink - with an admixture of Mn, bright green is due to an admixture of Cr.

Depending on the color there are:

Augustite, or maxis beryl, is dark blue.

Augustite

Aquamarine - blue, greenish blue.

Aquamarine

Bazzit is pale blue.

Bazzit

Noble beryl - apple green; noble ordinary - transparent, but with a pale color (the term is used mainly in jewelry).

Noble beryl

Bixbit is red (also called “red emerald”).

Bixbit

Vorobievite (synonyms: morganite, bixbite) - usually pink, sometimes violet-pink, reddish, amber.

Vorobievit

Heliodor (synonym: Davidsonite) - yellow, golden yellow, orange-yellow.

Heliodor

Goshenite is colorless.

Goshenite

Emerald is a rich and vibrant deep green, grass green to salad green (the paler the color, the less valued).

Emerald

Pezzottaite (pedzottaite, or cesium beryl) is deep pink.

Pezzottaite

Rosterite is colorless or pale pink.

Rosterite
Ordinary beryl is opaque, white or gray in color, is quite widespread, and, when found in large concentrations, is mined as ore to obtain beryllium.

Transparent varieties of beryl are used as jewelry (precious) stones.

Emerald (English Smaragd, Emeraude) is valued as a jewelry stone of the highest class (order), along with diamond, ruby and cornflower blue sapphire.

Aquamarine and all varieties of noble beryl are also highly valued as jewelry stones.

Interesting facts about beryl

The largest jewelry beryl of rich green color is located in Russia. It is presented in the collection of the Museum of the Mining Institute, St. Petersburg. The weight of the find is 2546 grams!
The shine of the mineral amazed people so much that the name of the mineral served as the ancestor of the word “diamond” (from Italian brillare - to shine)!
Minerals of the beryl group perfectly help to cope with diseases and ailments, and also have a beneficial effect on the harmonization of family relationships. The stone can be used by students or young professionals: it helps to concentrate, sharpen the mind, and accumulate knowledge.

How to recognize a fake

Opaque beryl stone
Attempts to create an artificial beryl stone have so far been unsuccessful. Of course, sometimes scammers try to pass off an ordinary piece of glass or a piece of plastic as a real gem, but it is very easy to expose them. Just try to scratch the crystal with a blade or needle. You cannot damage a real gem.

For high-quality counterfeiting of a mineral, it is necessary to completely recreate its chemical composition, unique to each deposit. As a result, making a bracelet from such a perfect counterfeit will be as expensive as from a real stone, and the meaning of the fake will be lost.

Sometimes it happens that one variety of beryl is passed off as another, which costs more.

To distinguish an emerald from a cheaper but similar stone, you will need some kind of heavy liquid, such as bromoform. A real jewel will sink in such a liquid, while a cheap one will float. You can also place the gem under an ultraviolet lamp. Semi-precious emerald analogues will have a bright reflection, while a genuine crystal will have a duller light.

Usually they try to fake either an emerald or an aquamarine. Now such work is carried out out of pure scientific enthusiasm; there is no commercial sense in it. There are methods in which cheap stone is given the desired shade using heating, but so far they are just being developed.

Carefully!

It happens that emerald is glued together in several layers, and a thin plate of expensive stone is only the outer layer. In this case, you need to carefully look at how the beryl looks in the photograph in a jewelry laboratory; you are unlikely to be able to distinguish a fake on your own.

Medicinal properties

Beryl is a stone whose properties have been studied since ancient times. Already the Babylonians believed that the gem could cure many diseases. Most often it was recommended for liver diseases or female problems. In the Middle Ages it was believed that it helps get rid of toothache. Modern lithotherapists fully agree with their colleagues from the past.

Healing beryl will help:

Cure pain in the head or teeth. Just apply the gem to the sore spot and hold for a few minutes.
Get rid of otitis media. For this you will need beryl earrings.
Ease suffering during critical days. On the first day of menstruation, wear a bracelet with the treasured gem and calmly go about your business.
Reduce the activity of inflammation in bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy. For this purpose, you can wear a pendant or necklace with the desired stone.

In this case, the color and variety of the gem do not play a role; their energy is always the same. There are also special procedures using beryls, which improve well-being and help reduce infectious diseases. Some lithotherapists recommend the mineral to people who want to lose weight.

The magical properties of beryl

Yellow beryl pendant (heliodor)
Noble beryl is endowed with a number of magical qualities that directly affect people's lives. The nugget acts as:

"Sorter" of energy. Beryl tends to attract positive energy to its owner. In this case, the stone plays the role of a barrier, repelling all negativity from a person.
Family amulet. All the rough edges of family relationships are smoothed out if there is a beryl item in the house.
Talisman of good luck in legal disputes. The greenish-golden nugget is an excellent assistant to lawyers of any kind whose work involves defending someone’s rights in court.

Amulets made from the mineral are important for people whose area of activity is exclusively mental. The stone is endowed with properties that can influence the clarity of human consciousness, relieve chronic fatigue, and sharpen the mind. Thanks to this, the owner of the gem will be able to complete the work begun, avoiding mistakes. The talisman will maintain a working spirit, preventing the owner from mentally “burning out.”

Beryl Magic

Beryl crystals are recognized as powerful conductors of the energy of the Universe, therefore products with them are used as talismans:

attract luck, prosperity, stable wealth;
ensure victory in court;
housing in which there are beryl amulets will be avoided by fires, elements, and thieves;
relations between generations will be friendly, household members will achieve success in all projects.

Since ancient times, the properties of precious beryl have been important for women: the owner of the product will be happy as a wife, mother, or friend.

Stones have a narrow specialization. For example, natural aquamarine is a talisman for people associated with the sea or traveling along it.

Beryls are recommended for the Zodiac signs of Scorpio, Libra, and Gemini. According to the element of the Zodiac sign, products with colored varieties of stone are selected. Blue crystals are for Water signs; colorless, blue - Air; yellow, red – Fire; green, brown - Earth.

Zodiac sign	Compatibility (“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – strictly contraindicated)
Aries	—
Taurus	+
Twins	+
Cancer	+++
a lion	—
Virgo	—
Scales	+
Scorpion	+
Sagittarius	+
Capricorn	—
Aquarius	+
Fish	+++

Talismans, amulets, amulets

Ring “Frog Princess” - beryl-emerald, silver
Belief in supernatural phenomena prompted people to create protection for themselves and their loved ones in the form of animals imprinted in stone or other materials.

There was a whole business based on the manufacture and sale of amulets and talismans. There is some truth in this, since people have always been born who were close to nature and felt its processes.

They could predict the future, advise what to do, what could help in a difficult situation.

For example, if a person wanted to make peace with his enemy, then he was recommended to give the enemy a frog made of beryl stone.

Since minerals and labor were expensive and the person was glad to receive an unexpected gift, reconciliation was usually easy.

The meaning is rather not in the philosophy of the stone, but in the very action of people in relation to each other. But the goal was achieved, therefore, it was necessary to continue listening to the predictor.

It was believed that an emerald in a gold frame was a symbol of intelligence and wealth. The only question is – what comes first?

A person needed to think about where to get or for what to buy such an expensive thing. I had to think hard about financial well-being. Eventually, the idea came to the thinker, and he became rich.

Most likely, the person attributed the appearance of wealth to the emerald. In fact, he created his own success, and the mineral was just the initial goal.

Talismans were purchased by people to be confident in the future. The stones were a symbol of hope and allowed one not to lose courage in difficult situations.

How to distinguish an original from a fake

The jewelry market, like any trade in high-value goods, attracts profit-hungry scammers. You can easily find fake gems on the shelves of not very popular jewelry stores. When purchasing from an online store, the risk of running into a fake increases significantly.

There is no need to be afraid of purchasing a synthetic analogue of the stone, since they are not on sale. The process is complex and expensive, and therefore not in demand. Natural beryl can be replaced with similar-looking but cheaper minerals or glued stones (a thin strip of the original gem is glued to the surface of the cheap replacement), as well as ordinary glass.

The origin of the stone and its quality must be described and confirmed in a special certificate presented to the buyer upon request.

To verify the authenticity of a stone, knowledge of its physical properties and features will be useful:

You should get permission from the seller to do your own inspection - run a stone on the glass and glass on the stone. Beryl is harder and will leave a mark on the glass. The seller's refusal should alert the buyer.
It’s also impossible to scratch stone with metal objects, but glass can be easily scratched, which removes it from the list of “suspects.”
If you look at a stone under a magnifying glass, you can see the smallest structural defects and heterogeneity - mini-cracks and air bubbles. A fake will have a structure close to ideal.
Glued stones can only be determined by an expert in the laboratory. If there is even the slightest suspicion, it is better to take the jewelry for examination.
You can reduce the likelihood of purchasing a fake to a minimum if you buy beryl in a well-known store, for which reputation is not just a nice word.

Healing properties

Men's ring with beryl
Please note: hereinafter we will refer to ordinary noble beryl - golden-greenish, a fairly common subspecies of the mineral. The fact is that the healing and magical properties of different beryls differ, and each type should be considered from the point of view of lithotherapy, magic and astrology as an independent mineral.

This gem has the following meaning for a person: it affects the heart chakra and the solar plexus chakra. This means affecting primarily the organs located in the chest and upper abdomen. Among them:

lungs;
heart;
organs of the digestive system - esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen.

The greenish-yellow stone will relieve you of colds, inflammation of the bronchi and lungs, help calm the heart during arrhythmia, and normalize blood pressure. He will make sure that the gastrointestinal tract organs are in order, will put metabolic processes (metabolism) in order, and will alleviate pain in the thoracic spine.

There is evidence that beryl is useful for women with various gynecological pathologies. The energy of the stone is receptive yin, just feminine.

Main conclusions

Beryl is a whole family that includes both precious emerald and inexpensive ornamental goshenite.

There are many varieties of this mineral, the most valuable of which is bixbite.
The cost of stones depends on their type, cut, setting and degree of rarity.
Both precious metals and jewelry alloys can be used as frames.
Beryl is endowed with a large number of healing properties, as well as the qualities of a strong amulet.

Beryl jewelry is universal. This gem is suitable for representatives of any gender, age and nationality, while it is widespread and accessible.

Areas of application

Silver Jewelry with Natural Beryl
Beautifully colored beryl and varieties of beryl are popular gemstones used as gemstones in jewelry. Good specimens of beryl are highly valued and adorn collections and museum collections.

The frame is made from the metal that best suits the specific type of stone; usually, the more expensive the gem, the more noble the metal chosen.

Various small crafts, signets, and carved jewelry are also made from beryl, and opaque stones (“ordinary beryl”) are an ore mineral and serve as a source for producing beryllium oxide. It is a hard but brittle silvery-white metal that resembles aluminum. The substance is used:

For alloying alloys. Have you heard about beads, bracelets and rings made of “gypsy gold”? This is beryllium treated bronze.
For the manufacture of X-ray tubes.
In nuclear reactors as a neutron reflector.
In laser technology.
As a material for spaceships and aircraft.
To obtain rocket fuel.
For thermal insulation of laboratory furnaces.
For sound amplifiers.

Products made from beryl are an important attribute of a truly luxurious interior. They even carve beautiful figurines from large stones.

Other uses of stone

The properties of beryl were appreciated not only by jewelry designers and jewelers.

Beryl beads

Beryl in the service of science, technology, industry

Beryl raw materials - colorless or slightly greenish cloudy specimens - are a source of beryllium. This chemical element is one and a half times lighter than aluminum and 2.5 times lighter than titanium, and can withstand temperatures twice as high as aluminum. Alloys with it are heat-resistant, but light. They are found in radios, airplanes, rockets, satellites, nuclear submarines and power plants.

Decorative and collectible material

Large specimens rejected by jewelers are valued by master stone-cutters. They are used to make small plastic materials, inlay boxes, table sets, toiletries, and panels.

Colorless transparent minerals of jewelry quality are collected by private collectors and museums.

Jewelry with beryl

Ring with Beryl
There are many varieties of beryl, therefore the pricing policy for jewelry with the stone is varied. Products with noble beryl are more expensive. Such a stone is framed with gold of the highest standard or platinum. Semi-precious gems are used in products made of 585 gold or silver.

Starting prices for jewelry with beryl:

Silver ring – from $400.
Pendant, silver – from $300.
Earrings with a scattering of stones (different types of beryl or a combination of one type with other minerals) made of silver cost from $400.
Beads – from $400.

Beryl is usually cut into step or brilliant cuts. The more facets, the richer the shade, the more noticeable the play of light. And the variety of varieties makes it possible to purchase jewelry for every taste and financial opportunity.

Cut

Despite the fairly high hardness levels (8 on the Moss scale), the mineral can be cut and polished. Most colorless stones are processed using a step method. This method allows you to increase the quality of light refraction and emphasize its play.

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Opaque crystals become cabochons. They are often used to create men's products and accessories with beryl: cufflinks, tie clips, cigarette cases. The same cutting style is also used on crystals with asterism or cat's eye effects.

Interesting! The number of facets affects the density of the stone's shade and the degree of reflection of sunlight, so a diamond cut reveals the beauty of the crystal to the maximum.

Mineral Compatibility

Beryl combines harmoniously with opal, turquoise, rock crystal, moonstone, jasper and ruby.

Combination with sardonyx and malachite is not recommended. The only metal that enhances the properties of stones is cupronickel.

Beryl and Zodiac

The color variety of the stone made it useful for the inhabitants of the entire Zodiac circle:

water signs – aquamarine;
fiery - heliodor (especially in gold);
air - emerald;
terrestrial - (chryso)beryl.

The mineral is considered the birthstone of October, but can be used by all zodiac signs.

How to wear beryl jewelry

Aquamarine Earrings
Before wearing a mineral, you need to buy it at the right time. Of course, this only applies to those stones whose purpose is a healing or magical talisman. Thus, it is recommended to buy beryl not on lunar days, but according to the calendar of the Archbishop of the Rhine, according to which the best time to purchase the mineral is October and November. It is believed that the middle and end of autumn marks the annual “break”, during which the stone is saturated with the most power.

Beryl is a multifaceted mineral, so wearing rules are based on the type of appearance:

For brunettes with light skin, all stones of bright colors of green, blue and yellow are suitable.
Blondes should pay attention to aquamarine and bazzite.
Green-eyed and brown-eyed beauties with red hair choose emeralds or goshenites.
And girls with light eyes, light brown or brown hair will be complemented by all yellow gems, including heliodor.

In addition to the external typology, each of the beryls is intended for a specific image and style:

Precious stones are an attribute of an elegant look at an elite event. Bixbits, emeralds or morganites will complement the evening outfit of a socialite.
Golden heliodor goes with any style of clothing, but experts recommend wearing it with a casual wardrobe. Such a stone sets the owner apart from others.
Extraordinary individuals with an extraordinary style can afford jewelry with augustite.
For a meeting with friends or a loved one, as well as for office work, it would be appropriate to wear items with semi-precious beryl - bazzite or aquamarine.

Little or already young ladies will be harmoniously complemented by delicate jewelry with transparent goshenite. This option is affordable for anyone.

Compatibility with other gems

Beryl is often combined in jewelry with other precious and semi-precious stones. Jewelers pay attention not only to the shade and size of the crystal, but also to its ability to refract light. “Spiritual compatibility” also plays an important role. Since the mineral is classified as “air”, it is often placed next to its fellow elements: citrine, topaz, tourmaline and blue chalcedony.

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Emeralds are often complemented with small diamonds, sapphires and amethysts. Morganite goes well with diamonds and garnets. Heliodor, symbolizing the element of Fire, will be an excellent neighbor for rubies and diamonds. But combining it with pearls is not the best idea.

Aquamarine looks spectacular next to malachite, jasper and jadeite. Its combination with rauchtopaz looks very unusual, but it is not recommended to place it next to ruby or garnet.

How to care for stone

Pendant with aquamarine
As a durable gemstone, beryl does not require any special care. Beryl accessories will last a long time if you follow simple rules.

Stones:

It is forbidden to drop or subject to shock;
hold or wear for a long time in bright light - they will fade and become faded;
should not come into contact with an acidic environment;
should be cleaned in soapy water with added ammonia.

If the stone setting is made of silver, clean it with baking soda and then rinse the jewelry in cool water. The silver frame is cleaned with a special product so that it does not get on the stone.

Beryl is a whole family of precious stones and gems of similar composition and occurrence. Each of the selected miners is endowed with unique qualities. The main thing is to accurately choose “your” beryl; it will become a wonderful decoration for your collection.

Recommendations for product care

Caring for beryl, like most semi-precious stones, is very simple, you just need to remember the main points:

mineral inserts and individual stones should not be dropped or impacted mechanically (due to the possible presence of gas bubbles in the structure, which affects the degree of strength);
You should not leave beryl gems in direct sunlight, where they may lose several tones of color;
the mineral should not come into contact with acids;
Clean stones and settings with harsh abrasive cleaners.

Important! Jewelry is usually rinsed with warm water or a mild soap solution, gently wiped with a soft cloth and stored in a closed box.

Who suits the name

Any name has its own meaning, origin, its own patron in the form of flowers, animals, stars or minerals. Beryl is favorable to people whose names are:

Natalia. For her, the stone is the best assistant in matters of the heart. Thanks to the amulet, her feelings will be constant and her spiritual mood will be elevated.
Igor. A man with this name will be a friendly, cheerful and sensual person with a philosophical outlook on life.
Alexei. Thanks to beryl, he will become more sensual, discover his creative inclinations, and life will be full of happiness and joy.
Nellie. The life of such a woman will be protected from negativity, and mutual understanding will reign among all family members at home.
Artem. Beryl will open the way to the fulfillment of desires through enlightenment of the mind and spiritual improvement. An amulet made of a mineral will protect Artyom on a long journey.
Konstantin. The nugget will become a wonderful family amulet that supports the feelings of the spouses.
Stella. A girl with an unusual name will discover new facets of sensuality, love, friendship, and will find a state of complete happiness together with the talisman.
Valentin. The gem will help make this man’s life better, leading to the fulfillment of desires, as well as protecting him from negativity.
Elvira. Beryl will help her in everything that concerns feelings - it will strengthen family ties and relationships with other people, enhance friendliness, make feelings permanent, protecting the owner from everything bad.
Benjamin. The amulet will help him attract finance and prosperity into his home, clearing the surrounding space of negativity.

The names patronized by the gem are unusual and rare. But this stone will become a talisman for someone who really needs it, regardless of the name.

Talismans and amulets

Beryl can be used as a talisman:

Married couples to maintain “good weather” in the house and establish mutual understanding between household members. The stone also helps to improve relations between generations, that is, it solves the problems of “fathers and sons”, “grandmothers and grandchildren”.
Lawyers and advocates to improve the efficiency of their work. The stone is good for upholding someone's rights and protecting interests.
Scientists and thinkers. It clarifies thoughts, increases the thirst for knowledge, helps in research, promotes new discoveries, makes a person smarter and more educated.
Lonely people. The stone promotes communication, dating, establishing romantic relationships and strengthening friendships. The maximum impact in this regard is provided by talismans in the shape of a frog.
The male half of humanity to realize their own potential, professional growth and improve their financial situation. A stylistically restrained men's ring with a large stone is perfect for these purposes.
The female part of the planet's population to increase guarantees of husband's fidelity, maternal authority in the eyes of children and the sincerity of close friends.

Before purchasing beryl, you should learn about the personal influence of each of its varieties, and also evaluate the compatibility of the stone with your zodiac sign (the astrological manifestations of the stone are described below).

This gem also distinguishes people by their names. Here are his favorites among men:

Igor (will become friendlier and more cheerful).
Alexey (realizes his creative abilities).
Artem (will receive protection, begin to strive for spiritual perfection and make desires come true).
Konstantin (a second wind will open in his relationship with his wife and “advice and love” will reign in the family).
Valentin (will fulfill all his cherished dreams).
Veniamin (get rid of financial problems).

Favorites of beryl among women:

Elvira (will sort out matters of the heart and build friendly relationships with others).
Stella (catch the bird of luck by the tail and learn to be happy).
Nellie (protects herself from negativity, finds a common language with her family members).
Natalia (experiences true, all-consuming and mutual love).

Who is suitable for beryl from the zodiac signs?

Heliodor set Beryl
is most suitable for Gemini, Libra and Scorpio. The mineral beryl has a positive effect on these signs, as it complements the personal qualities of people born under these zodiac signs with its own qualities.

The inconstancy of Libra can be controlled by always having with you a talisman with constant characteristics.
It will help Gemini to learn how to finish things they start, since the final formation of the stone has been completed and it has reached perfection. The mineral conveys the same wishes to its owners.
The strength of Scorpio's emotions sometimes creates additional problems for them in communication. The mineral beryl has a calmness that weakens the negative emotions of this sign.
Sagittarius is a hot-tempered sign, prone to frequent outbursts of nervousness. The cool tones of aquamarine will help cope with the character traits of Sagittarius.
For women born under the sign of Leo, beryl will bring health, femininity and wisdom.
Aries are capable of destroying their destiny with character traits - selfishness and ambition. Beryl teaches its owner to give more positive energy, to please his loved ones with attention and love, just as the mineral itself pleases the eye of the owner of the stone.
People born under the constellation Cancer, possessing beryl, become more cheerful and positive (possibly from awareness of the value of the mineral, which also has a positive effect on their mood).
Aquarius will be close to the stone due to its sea green color. Aquamarine is most suitable.
For Pisces, the mineral will provide a service in the form of prudence and sober thinking. The blue colors of aquamarine will “cool down” the passion of Pisces. Types of beryl with water inclusions are recommended.
For Taurus, an expensive variety of beryl is more suitable - emerald, which is considered a stone of wisdom. Such a talisman will suggest a more rational path to your dream. True, such a path will be very expensive, considering the cost of the talisman.
Virgos can count on good luck by carrying an emerald. The energy of the stone reflects the internal qualities of the owner and enhances it with its vibrations.
Aquamarine or emerald can help Capricorns born on a certain date of the month.

From all of the above, it is clear that most zodiac signs accept beryl as their assistant.

Sources and literature

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Kievlenko E. Ya., Senkevich N. N., Gavrilov A. P. Geology of precious stone deposits. - M.: Nedra, 1974.
Kulikov B.F., Bukanov V.V. Dictionary of semi-precious stones (Russian). — 2nd ed., revised. and additional - L.: Nedra, 1989. - P. 23. - 168 p.
Beryl / Pekova N. A. // “Banquet Campaign” 1904 - Bolshoi Irgiz. - M.: Great Russian Encyclopedia, 2005. - P. 364. - (Big Russian Encyclopedia: [in 35 volumes] / chief editor Yu. S. Osipov; 2004-2017, vol. 3).
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Beryl products in history

Parures - complete sets of jewelry with elite varieties of beryl have been preserved for centuries in the treasuries of many royal families, passed down by inheritance.

Particular importance was attached to the ring or ring:

in Europe during the Middle Ages they were considered wedding, but the Inquisition stopped this;
they were worn by travelers to protect themselves from thieves and other troubles;
in Judea, mothers gave them to their daughters, believing that beryl eliminated idleness;
the gold ring was presented to intellectuals.

The world conqueror Julius Caesar had an aquamarine ring.