Red Emerald: description, properties, selection and care

Red emerald is such a rare kind of crystal that you will not find it on the shelves of jewelry stores and you can hardly buy it anywhere. Jewelers around the world call the red emerald the rarest precious crystal. Scientists estimate that the deposits of red emerald will end much earlier than oil. The gem settles with wealthy collectors, not having time to get on the counter.

In the world there are only two places of extraction of the crystal - this is the state of Utah and New Mexico. At the beginning of the 20th century, a crystal was found on the ridge of Thomas Range (Utah). The most famous intergrowth of red beryl crystals was found on the Wah Wah mountain in 50 years. This is a unique place where precious mineral is mined in limited quantities. For 1 ton of ore there is 0.5 carats of red beryl ready for cutting. The fact is that very few of the mined crystals of this mineral are to be cut.

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

Due to the high price and rarity of the gem, synthetic bixbit began to grow in Russia.

This was done for the first time by Belarusian scientists. Stone is made by hydrothermal method. The size of an artificial bixbit can be 10 centimeters. In the manufacture of red emerald pressure is used 3 thousand atmospheres and a temperature of 600 degrees Celsius. The stone turns out easily processed, viscous. It is easier to work with him than with natural beryl.

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

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

A different color of bixbit speaks of a variety of crystal or makes you think about the authenticity of the gemstone. Petstsotayit is a type of bixbit, so it has a different shade - pink.

The name of the Bixbit stone comes from the name of the discoverer. A geologist-collector found a mineral in the rocks of Utah.

This mineral is a class of silicates, creating prismatic, needle, tabular crystals, as well as solid granular masses. The mineral grows in granite pegmatites, greisens, skarns, hydrothermal deposits. Beautifully colored crystals cut into the face, like gems of high value. The physical characteristics of beryl are as follows:

• high hardness;
• translucency;
• glass shine;
• brittleness in cut;
• crimson color without inclusions or defects;
• has an admixture of manganese ions;
• curve break;
• imperfect cleavage;
• the largest faceted stone weighs 10 carats;
• maintains temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius;
• withstands exposure.

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

• accident protection;
• help with gynecological diseases;
• stops pain: toothache, headache, muscle;
• good for strengthening the nervous system;
• positive effect on 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 succeed;
• protects from the evil eye, envy;
• preserves family relationships;
• improves mental abilities;
• helps travelers find their way;
• the ancient Egyptians attributed to emerald the ability to recognize thoughts, foresee the future, turn dreams into reality.

Red emerald is suitable for public people who speak to people a lot. Gives them confidence, eloquence, strength. According to the sign of the zodiac, Gemini, Scorpio, Cancer and Libra are more suitable.

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

This mineral destroys negative energy, cleans the owner's biofield. You should 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 composition of the stone indicates a fake. A crystal larger than 0.5 carat cannot be real either. The refraction is higher in fake.

Also, the red emerald can be confused with a faceted dioptase or ashiritom. 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 see differences in the composition of the stones. Perfect cleavage, low hardness, the presence of cracks in the copper mineral.

Iridescent gem, which has a color ranging from yellowish and pink to green, is sometimes given as beryl.

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

There is still 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, give a cold when you take them in hand.

Beryl is inserted into earrings, necklaces, brooches, pendants. Most often gold, platinum, and silver are used as rims. Like all precious products, beryl also needs care. Protect the stone from mechanical damage and from the sun. Store jewelry in a special bag. Periodically wash off dirt and dry well, and wipe with a cloth daily.

This red emerald is beautiful, has healing properties, but it is unreal to get it. However, you can afford a beautiful decoration of artificial red emerald and enjoy the unique gem.

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