Meaning of CHRYSOBERYL
| Pronunciation: | | 'krisu`berul
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| | Definition: | | [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 | |
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| | Definition: | | \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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