Locality: Tripp Mine, New Hampshire
May contain some iron staining.
Geological Properties
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Mineral: Beryl (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate)
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Chemical Formula: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
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Hardness: 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale
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Color: Green, blue, pink, yellow, white, and colorless
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Luster: Glassy (vitreous)
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Formation: Develops primarily in granitic pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, and certain metamorphic rocks
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Origin: Brazil, Madagascar, Colombia, Pakistan, and the United States
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Unique Feature: Forms distinctive six-sided crystals and includes valuable gemstone varieties such as emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and heliodor
Metaphysical Properties
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Known As: Stone of Harmony & Inner Strength
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Energy: Calming, balancing, and uplifting
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Chakras: Vary by color; commonly heart, throat, and solar plexus
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Emotional Support: Believed to encourage confidence, emotional balance, and resilience
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Spiritual Meaning: Traditionally associated with clarity, intuition, and personal growth
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Symbolism: Harmony, courage, wisdom, and renewal
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Intention: Find your balance, embrace your strength, and move forward with clarity.
Common Uses
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Tumbling: Can produce attractive polished stones, although fractures and inclusions require careful handling.
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Carving: Suitable for decorative carvings, spheres, and ornamental pieces, depending on quality.
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Jewelry Making: Highly valued for faceted gemstones, rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets.
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Landscaping & Décor: Best suited for indoor mineral displays and protected decorative arrangements.
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Crafts & Collections: Prized for natural hexagonal crystals, gemstone specimens, and mineral collections.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.