chrysoberyl

/ˌkrɪsəˈbɛrəl/
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Other forms: chrysoberyls

Definitions of chrysoberyl
  1. noun
    a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone
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    types:
    alexandrite
    a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
    opaque gem
    a gemstone that is opaque
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