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1.50 CTS Natural Vayrynenite From Pakistan Certified GFCO Species: Vayrynenite (Beryllium Phosphate Mineral) Chemical Formula: BePO₄ Crystal System: Monoclinic Weight: 1.50 Carats Color: Orange to peach-orange Transparency: Transparent to translucent Luster: Vitreous Optical Properties: Refractive Index: ~1.60 – 1.64 Birefringence: Moderate Pleochroism: Weak to moderate (light peach ↔ deeper orange) Physical Properties: Hardness: 5 – 5.5 Specific Gravity: ~2.8 – 2.9 Cleavage: Distinct (care required when setting) Locality: Pakistan (pegmatitic environments, often associated with lithium-bearing systems) Diagnostic Features: Rare beryllium phosphate species Soft pastel to vivid orange coloration Moderate brilliance with gentle internal glow Typically found in small sizes; clean facetable material is uncommon Gemological Notes: Vayrynenite is a collector’s gemstone, seldom encountered in faceted form due to its rarity and fragility. Material from Pakistan is especially valued for its attractive orange to peach hues and relative clarity. Its moderate hardness and cleavage limit widespread jewelry use, making it more suitable for collectors or occasional wear.