Other references, notably Walter Schumann, reject heliodor as a distinct variety of beryl altogether and consider heliodors as simply "weak-colored" golden beryls. However, some gemological references distinguish between the terms heliodor and golden beryl, using "heliodor" strictly for beryls with a greenish yellow color and "golden beryl" for beryls with pure yellow to gold color. Is There a Difference Between Heliodor and Golden Beryl? The name "heliodor" originated as a trade name for golden beryl from Rössing, Namibia but now encompasses any gem-quality, golden-yellow beryl. ![]() Heliodor is the beryl variety that receives its yellow color from Fe 3+ ions. ![]() Beryl (heliodor variety), 3.4 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil.
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