Beryl. A very hard mineral of much beauty when transparent. It occurs in hexagonal prisms, commonly of a green or bluish green color, but also yellow, pink, and white. It is a silicate of aluminum and glucinum. Beryls are very rich in colors.

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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
– Romans 8:28