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Chrysoberyl [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A siliceous gem, of a dilute yellowish green color.

2. CHRYSOBERYL , the cymophane of Hauy, is a mineral usually found in round pieces, about the size of a pea; but it is also found crystalized in eight-sided prisms. It is next to the sapphire in hardness, and employed in jewelry.

Chrysoberyl [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.