CHRYSOBERYL

chrysoberyl. Chrysoberyl, [ch as k] n. a species of siliceous stone

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Chrys″o‐ber′yl (?), n. [[L. chrysoberyllus, Gr. �; χρυσόσ 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.