| Crystal System: |
Orthorhombic |
| Cell Salt: |
Beryllium aluminum oxide, often with small amounts of iron and chromium. |
| Color: |
Yellow-green to deep green; blue-green (Alexandrite); green-white, green-brown, and yellow (Cat's eye) |
| Energy: |
Projective and Receptive |
| Element: |
Earth and Fire |
| Planet/Sign: |
Venus/Taurus; Sun/Leo; Mars-Pluto/Scorpio |
| Stone Lore: |
The finest specimens of chrysoberyl come from Ceylon, where the stone is highly prized as a charm against evil spirits. |
| Medicine Uses: |
Chrysoberyl raises sexual energy form the lower bodily chakras up to the heart level. It enables the wearer to respond to others with genuine feelings of kindness and affection. |
