Beryl Heliodor

Size: 4.5x3x3 cms

Weight: 35 grams

Location: Ukraine

Product Description:

A stunning crystal formation of heliodor, a type of beryl, showcasing its vibrant golden-yellow color and hexagonal structure, from Ukraine.

Geological Information:

- Location: Ukraine (notably in the Volyn Oblast and Rivne Oblast)
- Type: Beryl (specifically Heliodor, a golden-yellow variety)
- Chemical Composition: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate)
- Age: Approximately 250-300 million years old (Permian-Triassic era)
- Formation: Pegmatitic and hydrothermal veins, specifically in the granite and gneiss rocks of the Ukrainian Shield
- Hardness: 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale
- Distinctive Features: Vibrant golden-yellow color, hexagonal structure, and high beryllium content, characteristic of heliodor.
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Luster: Vitreous (glassy)
- Streak: White
- Density: 2.6-2.8 g/cm

This description provides the essential geological information about the Beryl Heliodor from Ukraine, including its location, type, chemical composition, age, formation process, hardness, and distinctive features.