Chrysoberyl
Pronunciation : Chrys"o*ber`yl
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. chrysoberyllus, Gr. (Min.)
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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