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Beryl

✦ Stone of Purpose ✦

Crystal lore: 🔥 Confidence🎯 Focus💗 Love💬 Communication

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Gemstone: cyclosilicate.

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Beryl specimen
Beryl-0128-01a.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Hexagonal✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaBe₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
ElementsBe, Al, Si, O
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolBrl
Nickel–Strunz class9.CJ.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mons Smaragdus, Egypt · Indian subcontinent, India

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Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

The beryl family (emerald, aquamarine, morganite) is collectively linked to courage and purpose.

Traditional uses
purpose, courage, focus
Chakra
Heart Throat
Zodiac
♈Aries ♏Scorpio
Element
💧Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

AquamarinePaired in tradition for courage, with Aquamarine bringing calm as well. HematiteBoth carry the theme of focus, so together they're thought to reinforce it. SapphireA natural partner for focus; Sapphire also adds wisdom. AmazoniteWorks the same Heart & Throat chakra, adding communication. Clear QuartzClear quartz is the traditional amplifier, said to boost beryl's purpose.

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