Sheet "Beryl Apostles Petro and Pavlo. The Beauty and Greatness of Ukraine. Zhytpmyr Region"

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The Poliskyi region is rich in gems. The most valuable among gemstones after diamond is the mineral beryl. The rich natural color of beryl is impressive: from almost colorless to deep tones of blue, green, pink. The color of beryl depends on the temperature of its crystallization from solutions and the presence of minor pigment impurities.

For Ukrainian beryls, green color of various saturations is most characteristic - olive green, salad green, asparagus green, grass green, apple green with admixtures of soft yellowish shades. For Ukrainian beryls, green color of various saturations is most characteristic - olive green, salad green, asparagus green, grass green, apple green with admixtures of soft yellowish shades.

Beryl as a precious stone was known even in the times of Kievan Rus. In the manuscript of 1220, it is said that beryl makes its owner invincible, sociable and saves from laziness.In the Museum of Precious and Decorative Stones in the village of Khoroshiv, Zhytomyr region. Beryl weighing more than six kilograms is stored. Geologists named the olive-green beryl crystal ""Apostles Peter and Paul"", because it was found on the day of this great Christian holiday. The uniqueness of the stone is not only in its weight, but also in its high quality, which is evidenced by its purity and transparency. This is a unique parallel growth of two beryl crystals, covered with figures of natural etching, which give it a unique and attractive individuality. 

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