About Chrysoberyl
A beryllium aluminum oxide, known for its hardness and gem varieties like Alexandrite (color-change) and Cat's Eye. It's a stone of protection, discipline, and good fortune, enhancing personal power and compassion.
Primary Hues
Green, Yellow, Brown, Grey, rarely Blue or Red, (Alexandrite: color-change, Cat's Eye: chatoyancy)
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of protection and discipline. Believed to promote self-control, increase personal power, and attract good fortune. Enhances compassion.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Emperor
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents discipline- self-control- and earthly success- aligning with Chrysoberyl's properties.
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes vitality- leadership- and abundance- resonating with Chrysoberyl's association with generosity.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Prophecy- Healing
Rationale: Apollo's association with light and leadership aligns with Chrysoberyl.
Ra
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Sun God- Creator
Rationale: Ra's powerful solar energy connects to Chrysoberyl's vitalizing properties.
Metaphysical Uses
Prosperity Attraction Altar
Self-Confidence Meditation
Leadership Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Chrysoberyl is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is BeAl2O4. Common crystal habits include crystals tabular or short prismatic, prominently striated.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: BeAl2O4
- IMA Symbol: Cbrl[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Various shades of green, emerald-green yellow, blue, brownish to greenish black, may be raspberry-red under incandescent light when chromian; colorless, pale shades of yellow, green, or red in transmitted light
- Crystal Habit: Crystals tabular or short prismatic, prominently striated
- Twinning: Contact and penetration twins common, often repeated forming rosette structures
- Cleavage: Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: White