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Mineral: |
beryl |
Gem: |
heliodor |
Size: |
6 x 13 mm |
Carat: |
2.3 ct |
Cut: |
rectangle cut by author |
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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 |
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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. |
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