Beryl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beryl is a noun meaning (uncountable, mineralogy) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈).
Meaning
(uncountable, mineralogy) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈).
More Meanings
- (countable) An example (a stone) of the mineral beryl.
- (uncountable) A dull blueish green color.
- Of a dull bluish green colour.
Example Sentences
The crown was set with six beryls of excellent size and color.
The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl […]
His buskins were laced with gold, and from his belt hung a sword, narrow of blade and keen, the hilt rough with beryls and black diamonds.
Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.
Word Forms
- beryls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pearl, braille, brill, come, beryllite, bixbite.
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