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Definition of Beryl
Ber´yl Pronunciation: bĕr´ĭl | n. | 1. | (Min.) A mineral of great hardness, and, when transparent, of much beauty. It occurs in hexagonal prisms, commonly of a green or bluish green color, but also yellow, pink, and white. It is a silicate of aluminum and beryllium. The aquamarine is a transparent, sea-green variety used as a gem. The emerald is another variety highly prized in jewelry, and distinguished by its deep color, which is probably due to the presence of a little oxide of chromium. |
Related Words
aquamarine, atomic number 4, Be, beryllium, emerald, glucinium, mineral, morganite
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