Beryllonite is named because of its beryllium content. It was discovered by James Dwight Dana in 1888.
The crystals vary from colourless to white or pale yellowish, and are transparent with a vitreous lustre, and pearly luster on fracture planes. Beryllonite crystals are frequently heavily included. Beryllonite cat's eye is known.
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
Beryllonite Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Beryllonite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
0.18ct to 2.23ct2.23ct to 4.27ct4.27ct to 6.32ct6.32ct to 8.37ct8.37ct to 10.42ct10.42ct to 12.46ct12.46ct to 14.51ct14.51ct to 16.56ct16.56ct to 18.60ct18.60ct to 20.65ct