Post by bluemingidiot on Jul 3, 2024 12:59:26 GMT
Beryl is a common mineral, and it is widely distributed in nature. Beryl is found in association with quartz, potassium feldspar, albite, muscovite, biotite, and tourmaline. It is New Hampshire's state mineral.
Well-known varieties of beryl include emerald and aquamarine. The green color in gem-quality forms of beryl comes from varying amounts of chromium (about 2% for emerald).
Golden beryl can range in colors from pale yellow to a brilliant gold. Unlike emerald, golden beryl generally has very few flaws. Probably the largest cut golden beryl is the flawless 2,054-carat stone on display in the Hall of Gems, Washington, D.C., United States
Pure beryl is colorless. When the first eyeglasses were constructed in 13th-century Italy, the lenses were made of beryl (or of rock crystal) as glass could not be made clear enough. Colorless beryl is called goshenite. The name originates from Goshen, Massachusetts, where it was originally discovered. In the past, goshenite was used for manufacturing eyeglasses and lenses owing to its transparency.
Red beryl is very rare and The bulk of gem-grade red beryl comes from the Ruby-Violet Claim in the Wah Wah Mts. of midwestern Utah, discovered in 1958.
Beryl is a beryllium compound that is a known carcinogen with acute toxic effects leading to pneumonitis when inhaled.
Beryllium is a chemical element; it has symbol Be and atomic number 4. It is a steel-gray, strong, lightweight and brittle alkaline earth metal. Beryllium constitutes about 0.0004 percent by mass of Earth's crust. Beryllium metal is a desirable aerospace material for aircraft components, missiles, spacecraft, and satellites. Tools and components made of beryllium copper alloys are strong and hard and do not create sparks when they strike a steel surface.
Well-known varieties of beryl include emerald and aquamarine. The green color in gem-quality forms of beryl comes from varying amounts of chromium (about 2% for emerald).
Aquamarine (from Latin: aqua marina, "sea water") is a blue or cyan variety of beryl. The deep blue version of aquamarine is called maxixe (pronounced mah-she-she). In the United States, aquamarines can be found at the summit of Mount Antero in the Sawatch Range in central Colorado, and in New England and North Carolina.
Beryl was one of the twelve stones on the high priest's breastplate ( Exod 28:20 ), one of the jewels worn by the king of Tyre ( Ezek 28:13 ), and the eighth foundation of the wall of the heavenly Jerusalem ( Rev 21:20 ).
Golden beryl can range in colors from pale yellow to a brilliant gold. Unlike emerald, golden beryl generally has very few flaws. Probably the largest cut golden beryl is the flawless 2,054-carat stone on display in the Hall of Gems, Washington, D.C., United States
Pure beryl is colorless. When the first eyeglasses were constructed in 13th-century Italy, the lenses were made of beryl (or of rock crystal) as glass could not be made clear enough. Colorless beryl is called goshenite. The name originates from Goshen, Massachusetts, where it was originally discovered. In the past, goshenite was used for manufacturing eyeglasses and lenses owing to its transparency.
Red beryl is very rare and The bulk of gem-grade red beryl comes from the Ruby-Violet Claim in the Wah Wah Mts. of midwestern Utah, discovered in 1958.
Beryl is a beryllium compound that is a known carcinogen with acute toxic effects leading to pneumonitis when inhaled.
Beryllium is a chemical element; it has symbol Be and atomic number 4. It is a steel-gray, strong, lightweight and brittle alkaline earth metal. Beryllium constitutes about 0.0004 percent by mass of Earth's crust. Beryllium metal is a desirable aerospace material for aircraft components, missiles, spacecraft, and satellites. Tools and components made of beryllium copper alloys are strong and hard and do not create sparks when they strike a steel surface.