Aquamarine (blue-green; sea green), Heliodor (yellow), Morganite (pink), Emerald (green), Goshenite (white), Maxixe (blue-violet), and Bixbite (red).
Beryl IS a mineral. It has several gemstone varieties, including aquamarine and emerald.
Yes, beryl can leave streaks when rubbed against a rough surface. The streak color of beryl can vary depending on its composition with different beryl varieties leaving different colored streaks. For example, emerald, a variety of beryl, can leave a green streak.
It is! But it does have a unusual composition however. Good question though!
Beryl is a silicate mineral, specifically classified as a cyclosilicate. It is composed of beryllium aluminum silicate and has a chemical formula of Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆. Beryl is known for its various gem varieties, including emerald and aquamarine, due to the presence of trace elements.
Beryl is primarily known for its use as a gemstone, with varieties such as emerald (green) and aquamarine (blue) being highly sought after in jewelry. Additionally, beryl is used in the manufacturing of beryllium, a lightweight metal with applications in aerospace, electronics, and nuclear industries due to its strength and thermal properties. Beryl also serves in the production of certain types of glass and ceramics.
Beryl is a sillicate
Beryl Vertue's birth name is Beryl Frances.
Beryl Wallace's birth name is Beryl Heischuber.
Beryl Formby's birth name is Ingham, Beryl.
Beryl Baxter's birth name is Beryl Ivory.
Beryl Salvatore's birth name is Beryl Claire Mau.
Beryl Vaughan's birth name is Beryl Irene Vaughan.