Beryl

['bɛrəl]

['berəl] or ['bɛrəl]

Definition

(noun.) the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems.

Inputed by Erma--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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 aluminium and glucinum (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.

Inputed by Henrietta

Definition

n. a precious stone resembling the emerald but colourless yellowish greenish yellow or blue—its finer varieties are called precious beryl and sometimes aquamarine. It has important uses as a magic crystal in which the future becomes visible.—adj. beryl-like in colour.

Inputed by Julio