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'''Beryl''' is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium silicate. Well-known varieties of beryl include [[emerald]] and aquamarine. Naturally occurring hexagonal | '''Beryl''' is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium silicate. Well-known varieties of beryl include [[emerald]] and aquamarine. Naturally occurring hexagonal [[crystal]]s of beryl can be up to several meters in size, but terminated crystals are relatively rare. | ||
Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities; possible colors are green, blue, yellow, pink, and red (the rarest). | Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities; possible colors are green, blue, yellow, pink, and red (the rarest). | ||
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==History of use== | ==History of use== | ||
When the first eyeglasses were constructed in 13th-century Italy, the lenses were made of beryl (or of rock crystal) as glass could not be made clear enough. Consequently, glasses were named ''brille'' in German. | When the first eyeglasses were constructed in 13th-century Italy, the lenses were made of beryl (or of rock [[crystal]]) as glass could not be made clear enough. Consequently, glasses were named ''brille'' in German. | ||
==Spiritual uses== | ==Spiritual uses== | ||
In the [[Hierarchy of Hell]], beryl is the stone used to fight against [[demon]]s from the fourth order, known as the Revengers of Evil. | In the [[Hierarchy of Hell]], beryl is the stone used to fight against [[demon]]s from the fourth order, known as the Revengers of Evil. | ||
Beryl is the stone associated with [[Zuriel]], the [[angel]] who rules over the [[zodiac]] sign of [[Libra]]. It is also a form of [[water (element|elemental water]]. | Beryl is the stone associated with [[Zuriel]], the [[angel]] who rules over the [[zodiac]] sign of [[Libra]]. It is also a form of [[water (element)|elemental water]]. | ||
During the Renaissance, [[magician]]s used polish beryl for [[scrying]]. | During the Renaissance, [[magician]]s used polish beryl for [[scrying]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:45, 13 November 2024
Beryl is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium silicate. Well-known varieties of beryl include emerald and aquamarine. Naturally occurring hexagonal crystals of beryl can be up to several meters in size, but terminated crystals are relatively rare.
Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities; possible colors are green, blue, yellow, pink, and red (the rarest).
Distribution
Beryl is a common mineral, and it is widely distributed in nature.
Common beryl, mined as beryllium ore, is found in small deposits in many countries, but the main producers are Russia, Brazil, and the United States.
History of use
When the first eyeglasses were constructed in 13th-century Italy, the lenses were made of beryl (or of rock crystal) as glass could not be made clear enough. Consequently, glasses were named brille in German.
Spiritual uses
In the Hierarchy of Hell, beryl is the stone used to fight against demons from the fourth order, known as the Revengers of Evil.
Beryl is the stone associated with Zuriel, the angel who rules over the zodiac sign of Libra. It is also a form of elemental water.
During the Renaissance, magicians used polish beryl for scrying.
Toxicity
Beryl is a beryllium compound that is a known carcinogen with acute toxic effects leading to pneumonitis when inhaled. Care must thus be used when mining, handling, and refining these gems.