The Beryl family is a group of semi-precious gemstones known for their beauty and durability. Popular varieties include emerald, aquamarine, morganite, heliodor, goshenite, Red beryl and Maxixe. Beryl has the chemical composition Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ and a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for jewelry. Different beryl gems are believed to bring protection, wisdom, calmness, love and good fortune. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March while emerald is the birthstone for May. These gemstones are highly valued for their attractive colors and brilliance.