Beryl is a mineral with the chemical formula Be3Al2Si6O18. It is composed of beryllium aluminium silicate. Notable varieties include emerald and aquamarine. Beryl crystals are naturally hexagonal and can grow quite large, though terminated crystals are uncommon. While pure beryl is colorless, impurities often tint it various colors, such as green, blue, yellow, pink, and red (the rarest). It serves as an ore source of beryllium.
The red variety of beryl, initially called "bixbite", was first described in 1904. This discovery originated from Maynard's Claim in Utah, which became its type locality. The name "bixbite" was later deprecated by CIBJO to avoid confusion with the mineral bixbyite.
In 1958, Lamar Hodges discovered a significant deposit of gem-quality red beryl at the Ruby-Violet Claim in Utah's Wah Wah Mountains. This discovery became a primary source for this rare variety of beryl.
In 1964, Pierre Gilson Sr. began commercially producing synthetic emeralds using a flux-growth method. His process involved growing emerald layers on natural colorless beryl seeds, resulting in convincing synthetic emeralds.
In 1998, emerald deposits were discovered in Yukon, Canada, adding a new source to the list of emerald-producing regions.
In 1999, the world's largest known naturally occurring beryl crystal was found in Malakialina, Madagascar. This massive crystal measures 18 meters long, 3.5 meters in diameter, and weighs an astounding 380,000 kilograms.
Canada is a North American country the second-largest in the...
Madagascar is an island country located off the southeastern coast...
Ruby is a red gemstone a variety of the mineral...
43 seconds ago Sakkari's struggle: From Top 3 to Rome Open Qualifiers, a redemption journey begins.
1 hour ago Dubai Airport Closure: 17,000 UK Travellers Affected Daily, Flights Move to Al Maktoum
2 hours ago Dominik Mysterio to defend Intercontinental Title against Penta at Backlash; Sikoa interferes.
2 hours ago Riot Platforms: April 2025 Production Updates, Bitcoin Sale, and Earnings Miss.
2 hours ago Barron Trump's childhood photoshoot resurfaces; Trump discusses tariffs impact on kids' toys.
3 hours ago Shia LaBeouf stars in 'God of the Rodeo,' a prison rodeo movie.
Jane Goodall is a renowned English primatologist zoologist and anthropologist...
Ronald Reagan the th U S President - was a...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is an American businessman...
Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church...
Cristiano Ronaldo often nicknamed CR is a highly decorated Portuguese...
The Real ID Act of is a US federal law...