What is Beryl?
'''Beryl''' is a [[silicate mineral|cyclosilicate]], and is the second main ore of [[beryllium]] metal. It is sometimes found as very, very large [[crystal]]s, as much as 18 m. (59&nbsp;ft.) long. Colored clear beryl is often used for jewelry, including [[emerald]] (green), [[aquamarine]] (bluegreen), [[bixbite]] (red), [[morganite]] (pink), and [[heliodor]] (golden). <center><gallery> Image:Aigue-marine sur mica (Pakistan).jpg|Aquamarine Image:Béryl Rouge.jpg|Bixbite Image:Béryl_var._émeraude_sur_gangue_(Muzo_Mine_Boyaca_-_Colombie)_15.jpg|Emerald </gallery></center> {{sci-stub}} [[Category:Gemstones]] [[Category:Minerals]]