Beryl
noun
A kind of mineral that is green or bluish-green.
Emeralds are a type of beryl.

noun
A light greenish-blue color, like certain types of the mineral.
Her eyes were an unusual shade of beryl.

noun
A kind of mineral that is green or bluish-green.
Emeralds are a type of beryl.

noun
A light greenish-blue color, like certain types of the mineral.
Her eyes were an unusual shade of beryl.

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Gem Association
Beryl is often related to gemstones such as emeralds and aquamarine; it suggests value and beauty.

She wore a necklace with a polished beryl as its centerpiece.
Mineral Varieties
Not all beryl is gem quality; common beryl is usually pale and not as striking.

The rock contained traces of common beryl.
Hardness Scale
Beryl is known for its hardness on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for jewelry.

The beryl scored high on the hardness test.
Gem Association
Beryl is often related to gemstones such as emeralds and aquamarine; it suggests value and beauty.

She wore a necklace with a polished beryl as its centerpiece.
Mineral Varieties
Not all beryl is gem quality; common beryl is usually pale and not as striking.

The rock contained traces of common beryl.
Hardness Scale
Beryl is known for its hardness on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for jewelry.

The beryl scored high on the hardness test.
Gem Association
Beryl is often related to gemstones such as emeralds and aquamarine; it suggests value and beauty.

She wore a necklace with a polished beryl as its centerpiece.
Mineral Varieties
Not all beryl is gem quality; common beryl is usually pale and not as striking.

The rock contained traces of common beryl.
Hardness Scale
Beryl is known for its hardness on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for jewelry.

The beryl scored high on the hardness test.
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