In gemstones, color consists of three components: - Hue - the first impression of the color
- Tone - the lightness or darkness of color ranging from light to medium to dark
- Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's color which is measured from dull to strong to vivid
The Different Names and Types of Beryl Beryl is referred to by a variety of different names according to their colors: - Colorless is called goshenite
- Pink is called morganite
- Red is called bixbite or "red emerald" or "scarlet emerald"
- Bright yellow is called "golden beryl"
- Yellow-green is called heliodor
- Green beryl is emerald
- Blue is called aquamarine
- Deep blue is called maxixe
Birthstone Facts and Information about Beryl The following list provides Birthstone facts and information about this gemstone: - It is an alternate birthstone of the month of November
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Scorpio dates: October 24 - November 22
- Scorpio - The Eighth Sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Scorpion
- Ruling Planet of Scorpio: Pluto
- Alternate Birthstones of Scorpio: Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline and Opals
History, Significance and Properties of Beryl The Roman author Pliny described the stone as "the gem green as the sea" as like the sea its color varied from a pale cool green to a deep green. It has always been revered in the East as the stone of purity, and was considered to be particularly sensitive to personal influence, so that it is frequently given to brides at weddings. The Romans believed, and this was confirmed by Camillus Leonardus, that "it renders the bearer cheerful and increases and preserves married love"; also, "it cures distempers of the throat and jaws, and is good for indispositions of the liver and disorders of the stomach". It is appropriately regarded as the Stone of the Seer and Mystic, nearly all of whom will be found to have Scorpio strong in their horoscopes. It is particularly favourable for clairvoyants because "it hath a weak tincture of red wherein magicians see visions". All varieties of this stone were considered beneficial to married people in keeping the affections true and constant and protecting from slander. It was also regarded as a remedy against idleness, a sharpener of the intellect, and as being specially good for sailors and adventurers, preserving them from danger and sickness on sea and land. Beryl Jewelry Beryl jewelry is extremely popular especially for those nearest and dearest. All different types of jewelry containing Beryl are available including: - Beryl rings
- Beryl bracelets
- Beryl pendants
- Beryl earrings
- Beryl necklaces
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