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Noun: chrysoberyl  'kri-su,be-rul
  1. A rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form; used as a gemstone
    "Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl that changes colour in different lighting"

Derived forms: chrysoberyls

Type of: mineral, opaque gem

Encyclopedia: Chrysoberyl