mineral
Yellow Beryl
Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale yellow to golden color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and distinct basal cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, pale yellow to golden color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and distinct basal cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and metamorphic mica schists through the cooling of mineral-rich magmatic fluids.
Uses & applications
Utilized mainly as a gemstone in high-end jewelry and as the primary commercial ore for extracting the element beryllium.
Geological facts
Yellow beryl is often called heliodor when the color is greenish-yellow, derived from the Greek words for sun and gift.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its prismatic hexagonal crystal habit, high hardness, and yellow hue. Found in Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, and the USA.
