Locality: Tripp Mine, New Hampshire
May contain some iron staining.
1. Color: Beryl occurs in various colors, including green (emerald), blue-green (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow, colorless, and others. The color is influenced by impurities within the crystal lattice.
2. Hardness: Beryl has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, making it quite durable. This hardness makes it suitable for jewelry use.
3. Clarity: Beryl crystals are typically transparent to translucent, depending on the variety and the presence of impurities.
4. Luster: Beryl exhibits a vitreous to resinous luster when freshly broken, but polished surfaces can display a bright, glassy shine.
5. Density: Generally, the density of beryl ranges from approximately 2.63 to 2.90 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm^3).
6. Metaphysical Properties: Beryl can be used as a protective stone to shield against negative energies and psychic attacks. It is also known as the stone of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
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.