ETYMOLOGY: Comes from the Greek helios = sun and doron = gift.

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Hexagonal.

PRINCIPLE OF FORMATION: Primary.

CLASS MINERAL:  Silicates.

CHEMICAL FORMULA, MINERAL ELEMENTS: Be3AlSiO6.

HARDNESS: 7,5 on the Mohs scale.

FIELDS: Russia, Brazil, Afghanistan and Madagascar.

MINERALOGY: Found mainly in granitic rocks, especially in pegmatites; Pure beryllium is usually colorless when light rusty iron impurities are present in the crystal lattice, a yellow color is imparted as the case of this mineral, hexagonal crystals of beryl may be very small or reach a size of several meters.

MYTHOLOGY: The heliodoro was discovered in Namibia, such Beryl is the most abundant variety of family and at the same time one of the lesser-used.

PROPERTIES: It is said that heliodoro provides strength and stability, helps to withstand a lot of pressure (internal and external), it decreases aggressiveness, makes us flexible. The yellow and gold minerals exert a stimulatory effect and optimistic, bring luck, carelessness and vigor. We are aware of our needs and wants and helps to ward off damage. The yellow and gold minerals help overcome depression and provide self-awareness, confidence and think of their own success.

CHAKRAS: Solar Plexus.

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo.

USES: Jewellery, collection, meditation.