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Heliodor specimens for sale
35 for sale · $200–$88,000 USD
235 in the gallery
Heliodor is the yellow to golden variety of beryl, a mineral that forms hexagonal prisms with a vitreous to adamantine luster. The color in heliodor ranges from pale yellow to rich golden hues, often showing well-defined crystal faces and sharp terminations. In polished specimens and crystals, the clarity can be high, with color sometimes enhanced by light, creating a warm, sunny appearance that collectors favor.
- Formula
- Be3Al2(Si6O18)
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Silicates; Cyclosilicates
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- hexagonal
- Mohs hardness
- 7.5–8
- Specific gravity
- 2.63–2.8
- Luster
- vitreous
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- yellow, green
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- poor
- Fracture
- conchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, massive
- Gem mineral
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Top localities
- Khoroshiv Raion (Volodarsk-Volynskii)20 specimens
- Padre Paraíso19 specimens
- Minas Gerais11 specimens
- Erongo Mountains4 specimens
- Ukraine3 specimens
- Itinga3 specimens
- Murzinka Mine3 specimens
- Adun-Cholon Range2 specimens
- Erongo Region2 specimens
- Espírito Santo2 specimens
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Heliodor from Khoroshiv Raion, Ukraine
Heliodor from Khoroshiv, Ukraine — transparent yellow-green beryl with etched faces from Volyn pegmatites; famed for miarolitic pockets and collector value.Read guide
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Heliodor from Erongo Mountains, Namibia
Erongo Mountains heliodor, Namibia — pocket-locality beryl on pegmatitic matrix, yellow to yellow-green crystals with glassy terminations, prized by collectors.Read guideAbout Heliodor
Notable localities include Namibia and Brazil, where heliodor crystals have been found in pegmatites and granitic environments. Other sources offer specimens from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, contributing diverse crystal habits and sizes, from compact clusters to single, well-formed crystals. The mineral is typically associated with complex beryl varieties and can appear in sizable crystals, making display pieces attractive for cabinets and cases.
Collectors seek heliodor for its cheerful color, crystal form, and rarity of pristine, faceted crystals among beryls. The species is valued for its potential clarity and the way light interacts with the yellow hues, offering lively visuals whether in raw crystals or cut gems.
