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the unassuming mineral that secretly births emeralds, aquamarines, and the rarest gems on Earth.
family tiesEmerald and aquamarine are both just colored beryl.
red rarityRed beryl is rarer than diamond.
giant crystalsOne beryl crystal grew over 18 feet long.
hidden metalSource of beryllium, used in aerospace and X-rays.
name originGave English the word brilliant via spectacles.