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What is another word for Beryl? – 190 Beryl Synonyms

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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

    Related Nouns

    gemstone mineral crystal rock pebble gravel aggregate emerald aquamarine heliodor gem stone jewel quartz tourmaline topaz sapphire ruby diamond jade opal turquoise lapis lazuli amethyst garnet peridot olivine spinel zircon bixbite benitoite charoite sunstone moonstone labradorite apatite diopside scapolite staurolite kyanite andalusite sillimanite

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    Related Adjectives

    precious valuable rare beautiful colorful vibrant glittering sparkling shining luminous radiant resplendent dazzling stunning exquisite elegant sophisticated luxurious expensive costly pricey rich opulent lavish extravagant ornate elaborate intricate detailed complex unique unusual uncommon scarce hard-to-find elusive