|
 |
| Mineral: |
beryl |
| Gem: |
heliodor |
| Size: |
6 x 13 mm |
| Carat: |
2.3 ct |
| Cut: |
rectangle cut by author |
|
| Origin: |
brazil |
| Genral Info: |
the name comes from the Greek "berylos", and the meaning has been lost. some varietiesare fluorescent, insoluble in acids, a very important economic mineral and the major source of beryllium |
| Additional Information |
 |
| This is a golden beryl cut by the author using a “scissors cut”. The design taken from “Diagrams for Faceting” by Glenn & Martha Vargas. The stone is more elongated and the cut was adjusted a bit to compensate. |
|