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Description
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A Terminated Yellow Heliodor Crystal From Skardu
This heliodor crystal weighs 82 grams and comes from Skardu, Pakistan, a locality that produces this yellow variety of beryl alongside the region's better known aquamarine and morganite. Heliodor takes its yellow to golden color from trace iron content within the beryl structure, the same mineral family, just a different color variety produced by different trace elements during formation.
Measuring 51 x 31 x 29 mm, this crystal is fully terminated and completely free of damage, with good color and luster across its faces. Heliodor doesn't come to market nearly as often as aquamarine or morganite from the same beryl family, which makes a clean, undamaged specimen like this one a genuine addition for collectors who already have the more common beryl varieties and are looking to round out that part of a collection. To see the crystal's color and luster in more detail, we'd recommend watching the video of this exact specimen.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 82 Gram |
| Size | 51 x 31 x 29 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Natural Terminated Crystal |
| Color | Yellow |
| Clarity | Natural, Gem Grade Luster |
| Treatment | Natural |
| Origin | Skardu, Pakistan |
| Hardness | 7.5 to 8 (Mohs) |
| Family | Beryl (Heliodor Variety) |
Gemstone Properties
- Birthstone: Alternative birthstone for November
- Zodiac Sign: Leo, Sagittarius
- Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra
- Healing Properties: Heliodor is often associated with confidence and personal empowerment in crystal healing practice, tied to the solar plexus chakra, distinct from the calming associations of its blue relative aquamarine. Collectors also value it separately for its comparative rarity within the beryl family.
Why Buy From Minerals Paradise
We source heliodor and other beryl varieties directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup on less common color varieties. The crystal you receive is the exact one shown in the photos and video, not a comparable piece pulled from stock. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can view and purchase this specimen directly here.
For more heliodor pieces, browse our dedicated Heliodor Crystals collection and our wider Beryl Crystals collection covering all beryl varieties. Since heliodor shares its mineral family with two of our most popular categories, you may also want to browse our Aquamarine Crystals and Morganite Crystals collections to see the same beryl structure expressed in blue and pink varieties from the same general region.
FAQS
What is heliodor?
Heliodor is the yellow to golden variety of beryl, the same mineral family as aquamarine and morganite, colored by trace iron content during crystal formation.
Is this heliodor crystal natural and untreated?
Yes. This specimen from Skardu, Pakistan is completely natural with no heat treatment or color enhancement.
Is heliodor rarer than aquamarine or morganite?
Yes, heliodor comes to market less frequently than its blue and pink beryl relatives, making a clean, undamaged specimen like this one comparatively harder to find.
Is the crystal damaged or does it have any chips?
No, the crystal is fully terminated and completely free of damage.
Is this specimen suitable for jewelry or display only?
This is sold as a raw mineral specimen for display and collecting. Cutting it would remove the natural termination that gives this piece its specimen value.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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