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Gemstone

Heliodor

Heliodor — reference photo

Heliodor is a gemstone with the chemical formula Be3Al2Si6O18. It has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 - 8 and vitreous to greasy luster.

Heliodor properties

TypeGemstone
Chemical formulaBe3Al2Si6O18
Mohs hardness7.5 - 8
LusterVitreous to greasy
Typical colorsYellow to golden yellow, sometimes with a greenish tint
FormationTypically forms in granite pegmatites and metamorphic rocks
Rarity7 / 10

Mohs hardness 7.5–8 — hard

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