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Beryl
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General
Gemstone Details
The Beryl family of gemstones are quite popular, not only for their
range of color, but also for their high brilliance and excellent hardness
of 7.5, making them quite suitable for everyday wear.
The ancient Greeks used the refracting properties
of beryl to create the first spectacles known to man. At the time of
Nero white or clear beryl was found on the Island of Elba and it was often
cut to create eyeglasses.
Beryl originates from Mesopatamia and was
worshiped as a magic stone by the ancient Hebrews, as it was believed to strengthen
ones belief in God. The modern bible states that one day it will
take it's place in the walls of the New Jerusalem.
See particular gemstone
pages for more specific healing information:
Aquamarine,
Bixbite, Emerald,
Goshenite, Heliodor
and Morganite.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7.5 with a hexagonal crystal structure.Beryl most believe is unknown to the general public, as it is each
color beryl that seems to be more easily recognized (Emerald, Aquamarine
and Morganite to name a few). It is however one of the most
important gem minerals. Beryls is colorless in pure form, it is the
various impurities that give beryl is varied coloration. Without
these marvelous color variations, beryl would be a rather ordinary
gemstone with only average fire and brilliance.
Emerald is highly prized and is one of the most valued gemstones, its
green color is peerless and most all other green gemstones are compared to
the emerald with regards to its intensity.
Aquamarine is also a popular gem although it does not command nearly as
high a price as its green cousin. Uncut aquamarines are plentiful but
relatively expensive, as would be expected of crystalline gemstone. Large
crystals of aquamarine are available on the open market and represent
perhaps the largest raw gemstone.
See particular gemstone
pages for more specific information:
Aquamarine,
Bixbite, Emerald,
Goshenite, Heliodor
and Morganite.
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Mystical
Properties:
Each Beryl gemstone has it's individual metaphysical properties, below
is a synopsis with links to each of the gemstone pages for more detailed
information.
(Teal)
Aquamarine:
Aquamarine is metaphysically known as a stone of
courage and fortitude. It is said to assist with quick intellectual
response. It gives peace, and shielding for the aura. Aquamarine is
reputed to assist with calming communication issues. Mystical and folk
lore states that it is attuned to the sea, and protects travelers on
water, and sailors. Aquamarine is associated with the throat chakra.
More details on Aquamarine.
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(Green)
Emerald:
The emerald is the sacred stone of
the goddess Venus. It was thought to preserve love. The emerald has long
been the symbol of hope. It is considered by many to be the stone of
prophecy. For some the emerald acts as a tranquilizer for a troubled mind.
The emerald is said to bring the wearer reason and wisdom. The strongest
time for the powers of the emerald is said to be spring.
More
details on Emeralds.
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(Pink)
Morganite:
Morganite is known both as an angel
stone and a heart stone. It can bring love to one's live or rekindle old
love. As an angel stone, it is known to help with communicating with
angels. Morganite also brings compassion, empathy, self-control, and
patience. It can also balance emotions and ease the pain of separation. It
has been said to be one of the highest frequency stones available.
More
details on Morganite.
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(Red)
Bixbite:
Bixbite,
is used by intuitives and mystics to bring harmony to relationships and
enhance compatibility. It is also used to strengthen creativity energy.
Gem-quality bixbite is very rare, and the largest faceted gemstones are
less than three carats (600 mg) in size.
More
details on Bixbite.
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(Colorless)
Goshenite:
Goshenite
is a stone of truthfulness that encourages full truth in all actions and
particularly in giving one's word. Goshenite bring self-control,
creativity, and originality. It makes communication easier and can
stabilize relationships. Physically Goshenite is used for healing the leg muscles.
More
details on Goshenite.
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(Yellow/Golden)
Heliodor:
Heliodor stimulates the mind, nervous system, spine,
bones with warm sun energy for mental clarity, confidence, willpower,
visualizing, and protection. Cleans emotional and physical toxins from
ones liver
and skin, and is beneficial for Solar Plexus and Brow chakras.
More
details on Heliodor.
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More Healing Information
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Healing
Properties:
Legend tells us
that Greek physicians would treat bladder ailments and kidney stones by
dipping beryl into water and then giving the water to the patient to
drink. It was a stone widely known for healing and divination in ancient
societies.
An old tradition states
that wearing beryl will make a lazy person more industrious and one slow of
wits much smarter.
See particular gemstone
pages for more specific healing information:
Aquamarine,
Bixbite, Emerald,
Goshenite, Heliodor
and Morganite.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Powers:
Psychic, healing, love,
energy, anti-gossip
According to ancient
magical direction, scrying with beryl should only be practiced during the
Waxing Moon for the most potent results. Due to its strong lunar
energy associations, beryl can be worn or placed on the altar during Full
Moon rituals.
When you have lost something,
if you hold a beryl in your hand and visualize the object, still your
mind, and allow your psychic impressions to work, it shall reveal the
whereabouts of the lost object.
See particular gemstone
pages for more specific magical information:
Aquamarine,
Bixbite, Emerald,
Goshenite, Heliodor
and Morganite.
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Zodiac:
Associations: Moon
See particular gemstone
pages for more specific zodiac information:
Aquamarine,
Bixbite, Emerald,
Goshenite, Heliodor
and Morganite.
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Chakra
Classification:
Any color beryl is ideal for opening all chakras.
It will strengthen the magnetism of the wearer and give him or her sex
appeal and charm, when doubled with the beryl morganite, it acts as an
aphrodisiac.
See particular gemstone
pages for more specific chakra information:
Aquamarine,
Bixbite, Emerald,
Goshenite, Heliodor
and Morganite.
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Gemstone
Properties
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
