About The Word Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl Meaning & Definition
Chrysoberyl Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chrysoberyl?

[n] a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone

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See Also | alexandrite | atomic number 4 | Be | beryllium | glucinium | mineral | opaque gem

Chrysoberyl In Webster's Dictionary

\Chrys"o*ber`yl\, n. [L. chrysoberyllus, Gr. ?; chryso`s gold + ? beryl.] (Min.) A mineral, found in crystals, of a yellow to green or brown color, and consisting of aluminia and glucina. It is very hard, and is often used as a gem.

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