A golden yellow gem variety of Beryl.

Originally reported from both "Hoffnungstrahl"-Pegmatite near Rössing station, Arandis, Arandis District, Erongo Region, Namibia and Litchfield Co., Connecticut, USA.

NOTE: "Heliodor" has been reported from several localities in the Tadjikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan areas - it is highly likely that all such specimens are lower-grade Aquamarine which has been irradiated to turn it golden yellow. No confirmed and verified evidence of Heliodor being found in the field in these areas has yet been made available, so all "Heliodor" specimens from these areas should be treated with great suspicion. (Ref: ExtraLapis issue on Beryl plus personal communication to J.Ralph from several reliable sources) [30]

Heliodor is named after Greek "helios" - sun and "doron" - gift. It has a lemon to honey-yellow colour.

Heliodor and Golden Beryl are names given to the yellow varieties of Beryl. Many modern sources regard the two names as synonymous, although some sources state that the name Heliodor should be reserved for greenish-yellow beryl only, with the more golden coloured varieties being listed as Golden Beryl.

Color may be improved by heat-treatment or be created by irradiation of colorless variety - Blue Chart Gem Identification, Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, 2010, p 6 [37]

Heliodor is the greenish-yellow, yellow-green to brown variety of Golden Beryl. Heliodor crystals can help recharge healers who are finding themselves feeling emotionally overtaxed or feeling burned out. Healers can use Heliodor to bring in the golden light of love and healing through the Crown, filling the body with this vibrant, golden energy. Use Heliodor with the Solar Plexus chakra to boost your willpower and determination as well as gain an increased sense of vitality through the day. Think of it like the sun coming out on a dreary winter day.

Beryl in general is a wonderful tool to keep close, as it helps to protect against any negative outside influences or manipulations. Beryl can help to release old emotional baggage that no longer serves, and can assist in the removal of stress and chaos.

Physically, Heliodor can assist with problems associated with the pancreas, liver and spleen. It may also help to ease the stiffness in hands and feet caused by either cold weather or lack of circulation. [4]