Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl is a durable gemstone known for its exceptional hardness and distinct colors, often ranging from yellow to greenish.

Part of speech: noun
Definition: Chrysoberyl is a gemstone characterized by its remarkable hardness, ranking just below corundum (ruby and sapphire) and diamond on the Mohs scale, making it one of the most durable and wear-resistant gemstones suitable for everyday jewelry. The stone exhibits a wide spectrum of colors, primarily yellow, green, and brown hues, which can vary in intensity depending on the source and treatment. It is well-known for its varieties such as cat's eye chrysoberyl, which displays a mesmerizing 'cat's eye' effect due to aligned mineral inclusions, and alexandrite, which exhibits a distinct color change from green in daylight to red in incandescent light. The combination of durability, beauty, and the unique optical phenomena present in its varieties makes chrysoberyl a valued and sought-after gemstone in the jewelry industry.