Red Beryl (Bixbite)

Specific Gravity: 2.80
Refractive Index: 1.58-1.59
Birefringence (DR): 0.008
Luster: Vitreous
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Composition: Beryllium aluminum silicate
Hardness: 7½

Red Beryl, also known as Bixbite, is one of the rarest varieties of the beryl family. It is uncommon to find a specimen of gem quality and use it in jewelry. So, it is prized by collectors. The intense red color of the gemstone is due to the presence of manganese. The stone occurs as a prismatic crystal that is hexagonal in shape.

Red beryl (bixbite) is a bright red stone. It appears as a translucent or transparent crystal. Red beryl (bixbite) is a creative and powerful stone. It promotes courage, willpower, and passion without egotism. The stone encourages respect for others. Red beryl (bixbite) stimulates the base chakras and links to the heart. It grounds you in compassionate love and releases karmic conflict and ancient wounds.

The fiery color of Red beryl (bixbite) derives from manganese. That is required for cell reproduction and fatty acids for the formation of new blood cells.

Red beryl (bixbite) is sometimes lab-grown with slightly different properties than the original gemstone.

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Red Beryl (Bixbite) Healing Properties

Red beryl (bixbite) promotes self-healing and cell repair. It is supportive during convalescence, increasing stamina and vitality. In addition, it assists the reproductive organs, blood and liver, enzyme and metabolic processes, bones, and teeth.

Occurrence

Red Beryl (bixbite) is very rare and is found in rhyolites in the Thomas Mountains and Wah Wah Mountains in Utah in the USA. These are the only known sources of this gemstone.