mineral
Green Beryl
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale green color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and a specific gravity of 2.63 to 2.90.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale green color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and a specific gravity of 2.63 to 2.90.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, as well as in metamorphic mica schists, over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a gemstone in jewelry and as the principal commercial ore of beryllium metal.
Geological facts
Green beryl is distinguished from emerald by its lighter tone and coloration caused by iron rather than chromium or vanadium.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive hexagonal prismatic crystal habit and high hardness; commonly found in Brazil, Russia, and the United States.
