Beryl crystallizes as fairly complete hexagonal prisms, sometimes with basal faces or small bipyramidal facets. The crystals can be very large - from a few centimeters, up to some tens of centimeters - with occasional specimens over a meter in length.

Beryl is often cloudy and, when transparent, has a vitreous luster. It is usually an opaque, milky white, or a faint yellow, very pale gray or green color.

Stronger, more attractive colors, however, also occur: mainly blue, green, yellow or pink. Although rare, red and colorless specimens do exist. Crystals that combine brilliant color with transparency are highly prized as gems.

Precious beryl are brittle and therefore sensitive to pressure and resistant to chemicals used in the household, and they have a vitreous luster, occationally displaying the cat's eye effect and asterism. They are typically found with aquamarine. Often used with a step cut. Color varieties have either special names in the trade, or the respective color precedes the word beryl.

Color	Milky white, or a faint yellow, very pale gray or green color
Refractive Index	1.562-1.602
Pleochroism	Weak
Chemistry	Aluminium beryllium silicate
Hardness	7.5-8.0
Density	2.67-2.72
Crystal Group	Hexagonal
Ocurrence	South Africa, Himalayan, Europe, USA

Beryl is a talisman for travelers. The more pure and cleaner the stone the more it helps learn science and philosophy. Green beryl is considered to be a talisman for players protecting from loosing the game. It is also considered to increase sex attractiveness. Bluish beryl promise happiness in love. The owner could be assured his beloved never betray him. That is why it was used in engage rings in old times.

The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Beryl. Please note that the real Beryls in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.