Red emerald: description, properties, selection and care

Red emerald is such a rare crystal that you can not find it on the shelves of jewelry stores and almost never buy it. Jewelers all over the world call red emerald the rarest precious crystal. Scientists have calculated that deposits of red emerald will run out much earlier than oil. The gem settles with wealthy collectors before they reach the counter.

There are only two crystal mining sites in the world — Utah and New Mexico. At the beginning of the 20th century, the crystal was found on the Thomas Range mountain range (Utah). The most famous red beryl crystal splicing was found on Mount Wah Wah in the 50s. This is a unique place where precious mineral is mined in limited quantities. For 1 ton of ore, 0.5 carats of red beryl, ready for cutting, is accounted for. The fact is that very few mined crystals of this mineral are subject to cutting.

Another rare variety of beryl was discovered on the island of Madagascar. This crystal is called pezzottaite.

Due to the high price and rarity of the gemstone, synthetic bixbit began to be grown in Russia.

This was first done by Belarusian scientists. The stone is made hydrothermally. The size of the artificial biksbit can be 10 centimeters. In the manufacture of red emerald, a pressure of 3 thousand atmospheres and a temperature of 600 degrees Celsius are used. The stone is easily processed, viscous. It is easier to work with it than with natural beryl.

The gem has a crimson hue. The color scheme of shades does not differ in variety:

• raspberry red;
• strawberry red;
• gooseberry red.

A different color of bixbit speaks of a kind of crystal or makes one think about the authenticity of a gem. Pezzottaite is a kind of bixbit, so it has a different shade - pink.

The name bixbit stone comes from the name of the discoverer. A collector geologist found a mineral in Utah rock formations.

This mineral is included in the class of silicates, creating prismatic, needle, tabular crystals, as well as continuous granular masses. The mineral grows in granite pegmatites, greisens, skarns, hydrothermal deposits. Beautifully colored crystals go faceted like gems of high dignity. The physical characteristics of beryl are as follows:

• high hardness;
• translucency;
• glass shine;
• fragility in the cut;
• Raspberry color without inclusions and defects;
• has an admixture of manganese ions;
• curve kink;
• imperfect cleavage;
• the largest faceted stone weighs 10 carats;
• withstands temperatures of 1000 degrees Celsius;
• withstands exposure.

It is believed that the stone has magical properties, although it is unlikely to find beryl among psychics, fortune-tellers, magicians, sorcerers. The synthetic stone, probably, also has magical and healing properties, like natural beryl:

• accident protection;
• help with gynecological diseases;
• stops pain: dental, head, muscle;
• good for strengthening the nervous system;
• favorably affects the cardiovascular system;
• improves eyesight;
• gives well-being to the owner;
• removes troubles and quarrels;
• preserves men's health;
• Helps to get rid of laziness and achieve success;
• protects from the evil eye, envy;
• preserves family relationships;
• improves mental abilities;
• helps travelers to find their way;
• the ancient Egyptians attributed to the emerald the ability to recognize thoughts, foresee the future, turn dreams into reality.

The red emerald is suitable for public people who speak a lot to people. Gives them confidence, eloquence, strength. The zodiac sign is more suitable for Gemini, Scorpio, Cancer and Libra.

• Gemini will help to succeed.
• Scorpions will allow you to become softer and more caring.
• Libra will relieve passivity.
• Cancer helps create a reliable rear, giving courage and determination.

This mineral destroys negative energy, cleans the wearer's biofield. Do not buy jewelry with beryl Aries.

Artificially grown red emerald is quite difficult to distinguish from the present.

The main differences are in the composition of the mineral. The presence of water in the stone indicates a fake. A crystal larger than 0.5 carats cannot be real either. The refraction is higher for the fake.

Also, red emerald can be confused with faceted dioptase or ashirite. In another way, this mineral is called copper stone, it is not precious. The properties of these stones are identical, although with an increase you can notice differences in the composition of the stones. Perfect cleavage, low hardness, the presence of cracks - in the copper mineral.

Rainbow gem, which has a color from yellowish and pink to green, sometimes pass as beryl.

Artificial red emeralds or varieties of beryl are sold in jewelry stores. This stone cannot be purchased. When choosing a precious mineral, you need to pay attention to the price of the crystal, physical properties and size. If necessary, consult a specialist.

There is also a popular way of choosing a stone: you need to take the mineral in your hand, if you do not want to part with it, then this is the right choice. You need to listen to your intuition and heart.They say that natural stones are always cool, they give off cold when you pick them up.

Beryl is inserted into earrings, necklaces, brooches, pendants. Most often, gold, platinum, silver serve as a frame. Like all precious items, beryl also needs care. Protect the stone from mechanical damage and from the sun. Store the jewelry in a special bag. Rinse periodically from dirt and dry well, as well as wipe with a cloth daily.

A real red emerald is beautiful, has healing properties, but it is unrealistic to acquire it. However, you can afford a beautiful decoration made of artificial red emerald and enjoy a unique gem.

About how to distinguish natural stones from fakes, you will learn from the video below.