About The Word Chrysoberyl
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Chrysoberyl
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What's The Definition Of Chrysoberyl?
[n] a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chrysoberyl: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chrysoberyl: 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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