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Synonyms & Similar Words
gemstone
mineral
emerald
aquamarine
heliodor
gem
stone
jewel
crystal
rock
pebble
gravel
aggregate
quartz
tourmaline
topaz
sapphire
ruby
diamond
jade
opal
turquoise
lapis
lazuli
amethyst
garnet
peridot
olivine
spinel
zircon
tourmaline
bixbite
benitoite
charoite
sunstone
moonstone
labradorite
apatite
diopside
scapolite
staurolite
kyanite
andalusite
sillimanite
Meaning of Beryl
A mineral species that is an important gemstone, typically occurring in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins.
Definitions
- A mineral species that is an important gemstone, typically occurring in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins.
- A gemstone, especially one that is blue or green in color, such as an emerald or an aquamarine.
- A pale blue or green mineral used as a gemstone.
Etymology of Beryl
The word "Beryl" has its roots in ancient languages, with the Greek word "beryllos" and the Latin word "beryllus" both referring to the gemstone.
The term is derived from the Sanskrit word "vaidurya", which was used to describe the blue-green gemstone.
Historically, the word "Beryl" has been used to describe various gemstones, including emeralds and aquamarines, which are both varieties of the mineral species.
Example Uses
- The queen's crown was adorned with a large, glittering beryl that sparkled in the light.
- The geologist spent years searching for a rare specimen of beryl in the remote mountains.
- The jeweler carefully set the beryl into a gold ring, showcasing its vibrant blue color.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
common stone
ordinary rock
inexpensive mineral
synthetic gem
fake jewel
worthless pebble
dull crystal
unvaluable aggregate
cheap quartz
plain tourmaline
mundane topaz
unremarkable sapphire
ordinary ruby
dull diamond
worthless jade
unattractive opal
plain turquoise
common lapis
uninteresting lazuli
dull amethyst
ordinary garnet
unremarkable peridot
inexpensive olivine
synthetic spinel
fake zircon
common tourmaline
ordinary bixbite
worthless benitoite
dull charoite
unvaluable sunstone
plain moonstone
mundane labradorite
cheap apatite
ordinary diopside
uninteresting scapolite
dull staurolite
common kyanite
worthless andalusite
inexpensive sillimanite