Beryl is a very hard mineral consisting of a silicate of beryllium and aluminium, beryl occurs in a number of differently colored stones of which emerald is one. Colorless, it is named goshenite, golden it is called heliodor, pink is known as morganite, and the well-known blue variety is aquamarine.
Many years ago, beryl was said to safeguard sailors (aquamarine) and travellers (emerald) and was used in the treatment of throat, tooth, jaw, eye and stomach complaints. Golden beryl is said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the ancient high priest. It represents purity and promotes initiative and independence in thought and action.
Beryl is the zodiac stone for Scorpio. October 24 to November 21.
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