Definition

A rare mineral that can be gray, green, yellow, or brown, often used as a gemstone.

Example

The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring with a large chrysoberyl stone.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chrysoberyl?

Yeah, I think it's a type of gemstone, right?

Exactly! It's got this beautiful yellowish color.

I’d love to see one in person; they must look stunning!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chrysoberyl is formed from "chrysos" (Greek for gold) and "beryllos" (Greek for beryl, a type of mineral). The word refers to a golden-colored variety of the mineral beryl.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gold' ('chrysos') to remember that 'chrysoberyl' refers to a golden-colored mineral.

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