Definitions for: Chrysoberyl


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



Webster (1913) 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.

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

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