Beryl Gemstones

Q: How much is a beryl worth?

A: The value of a beryl gemstone can vary depending on several factors, such as the color, clarity, size, and cut of the stone. However, the approximate price of beryl gemstone rough: Pink Beryl, Green Beryl, and  Emerald Brazil ranges from 800 INR ($ 10.54) per carat to 10,000 INR ($ 136.77) per carat.

Q: Why is beryl so rare?

A: Beryl is rare in some forms and in certain locations. For example, the red variety of beryl known as "bixbite" is extremely rare and only found in a few locations worldwide. Additionally, some varieties of beryl such as emerald and aquamarine are more valuable due to their rarity in high-quality, gem-grade specimens. The formation of beryl also requires specific geological conditions, which can limit its occurrence in certain areas.

Q: Is beryl more expensive than diamond?

A: In general, diamond is more expensive than beryl. However, the price of both gemstones can vary depending on a number of factors such as size, quality, and rarity of the stone. For example, a high-quality and rare variety of beryl, such as the emerald, can be more expensive than a lower quality or smaller diamond. 

Q: What is the rarest stone on earth?

A: The rarest stone on Earth is believed to be painite, a mineral that was first discovered in Myanmar in the 1950s. At the time of its discovery, only two specimens were known to exist. Since then, more specimens have been found, but it is still considered one of the rarest minerals in the world. Other rare stones include tanzanite, red beryl, and jadeite.

Q: How do I identify a beryl stone?

A: Beryl can be identified by its physical characteristics such as its color, crystal structure, and hardness. To identify a beryl stone, you can perform a scratch test using a harder material such as a steel file or a piece of quartz. If the material is able to scratch the stone, then it is not beryl. Beryl also has a vitreous luster and can sometimes exhibit pleochroism, which means it shows different colors when viewed from different angles.

Q: Where is beryl found?

A: Beryl is found in several places worldwide, including Brazil, Colombia, Russia, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the United States, and Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Madagascar. The Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte, as well as Colombia, are notable sources of beryl. Beryl deposits can be found in Maine, California, and Utah in the United States. Emeralds, a variety of beryl, are known for their high quality and are primarily found in Colombia.

Q: What is the most expensive beryl?

A: The most expensive beryl group of gemstones is the red beryl, also known as bixbite. It is a very rare gemstone found mainly in the Wah Wah Mountains of Utah in the United States. The scarcity of red beryl, combined with its intense red color, makes it one of the most expensive gemstones in the world, with prices often exceeding those of diamonds.

Q: Does beryl glow?

A: Some varieties of beryl can exhibit fluorescence or phosphorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light. For example, some types of green beryl may show a yellow-green or blue green beryl gemstone, fluorescence under UV light. However, not all beryl gemstone types will exhibit this property and it is not a defining characteristic of the mineral.