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Webster 1913 Edition

Chrysoberyl

Chrys′o-berˊyl

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Noun.
[L.
chrysoberyllus
, Gr. [GREEK];
χρυσόσ
gold + [GREEK] 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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Chrysoberyl

CHRYSOBERYL

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Noun.
A siliceous gem, of a dilute yellowish green color.
Chrysoberyl, the cymophane of Hauy, is a mineral usually found in round pieces, about the size of a pea; but it is also found crystalized in eight-sided prisms. It is next to the sapphire in hardness, and employed in jewelry.

Definition 2024

chrysoberyl

chrysoberyl

See also: chrysobéryl

English

Noun

chrysoberyl ‎(countable and uncountable, plural chrysoberyls)

  1. (mineralogy) A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl2O4, used as a gemstone.
    • 2012 March 1, Lee A. Groat, “Gemstones”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, page 128:
      Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.

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Etymology

Chrysoberyl

From Latin chrysoberyllus, from Ancient Greek χρῡσοβήρυλλος ‎(khrūsobḗrullos), from χρυσός ‎(khrusós, “gold”), after its color, and βήρυλλος ‎(bḗrullos, “beryl”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɹɪsə(ʊ)bɛɹɪl/

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