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, Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and Alexandrite - Geology. com What Is Chrysoberyl? 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 - AGTA Chrysoberyl has long been considered a good-luck charm in many cultures Today, chrysoberyl is an affordable, yet often-overlooked gemstone In its classic form, chrysoberyl ranges from honey-gold to green in color, and translucent to transparent in clarity
Chrysoberyl - International Colored Gemstone Association The chrysoberyl, with its hues ranging from honey-coloured to mint green, is a popular gemstone, and one which is esteemed by connoisseurs and gemstone lovers the world over In its most attractive variety, the cat's-eye, it is an extremely valuable stone for those in the know
Chrysoberyl Gemstones - Why are they so unappreciated? - GemSelect Chrysoberyl was first discovered in 1789, and was described and named by famous German geologist, Abraham Gottlob Werner Chrysoberyl is normally yellow, yellow-green, or brownish Its color is caused by the presence of iron
Chrysoberyl | Cat’s Eye, Alexandrite Hardness | Britannica Chrysoberyl is often mistaken for chrysolite, because of their similar colour, and has been called oriental chrysolite The name chrysolite, however, should properly be restricted to a pale-green olivine, a silicate mineral that is softer and less dense than chrysoberyl
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!