Chrysoberyl - Wikipedia The mineral or gemstone chrysoberyl is an aluminate of beryllium with the formula Be Al 2 O 4 [5][6] The name chrysoberyl is derived from the Greek words χρυσός chrysos and βήρυλλος beryllos, meaning "a gold-white spar"
Chrysoberyl Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society All varieties of chrysoberyl can make prized and durable stones for any kind of jewelry setting The transparent variety of chrysoberyl makes a handsome faceted gem With indistinct cleavage and hardness of 8 5, it's one of the toughest stones for jewelry purposes
Chrysoberyl, Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and Alexandrite - Geology. com Chrysoberyl is a rare beryllium aluminum oxide mineral with a chemical composition of BeAl 2 O 4 It is sometimes confused with the silicate mineral known as beryl, which has a composition of Be 3 Al 2 Si 6 O 18 The main commercial use of chrysoberyl is as a gemstone
Chrysoberyl Gem Guide and Properties Chart - Gemstones. com The gem commonly known as chrysoberyl is a yellowish-green, brownish-yellow, or colorless transparent to translucent mineral that is usually faceted into gems and generally considered a collector's stone While not often set in jewelry, its characteristics make it ideal for such use
Chrysoberyl Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value More Chrysoberyl is a yellow to green gemstone with superb hardness Some varieties show color-changing or cat’s eye effects Learn the value, history, and meaning of chrysoberyl!
Chrysoberyl: Meanings, Properties, Facts and More - The Gem Library Chrysoberyl is a rare and valuable gemstone that is often associated with strength, wisdom, and protection Its unique properties, including its high hardness and distinct color-changing abilities, have made it a popular choice for jewelry designers and gemstone collectors alike
Chrysoberyl Gemstones - Why are they so unappreciated? - GemSelect Chrysoberyl is normally yellow, yellow-green, or brownish Its color is caused by the presence of iron Chrysoberyl became a popular gemstone for jewelry during Victorian and Edwardian times, but its popularity declined as the gem became scarcer In gemstone lore, chrysoberyl is associated with discipline and self-control
The Gemstone Chrysoberyl - The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom Chrysoberyl is most often a lightly colored gemstone, though increased color saturation will increase its value Chrysoberyl gemstones are often free of flaws, though stones larger than several carats are uncommon With a hardness of 8½, Chrysoberyl is also one of the hardest gemstones
Chrysoberyl Guide: Properties and Meaning - Sage Goddess Chrysoberyl is a powerful stone that is associated with the Solar Plexus and Heart chakras Its color is a beautiful golden-green, representing the energy of abundance and growth Chrysoberyl is known for its manifestation power and is believed to be blessed by angels