noun
- plural of beryl; transparent or translucent minerals composed of beryllium aluminum silicate, including emerald and aquamarine
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The museum’s collection includes several rare beryls from different continents.
- Green beryls are known as emeralds when they reach gem quality.
- The jeweler examined the beryls under magnification to assess their clarity.
- Blue beryls, called aquamarines, are popular in engagement rings.
- The mining operation discovered a vein rich in beryls and other precious stones.
- These pale yellow beryls will be cut into beautiful gemstones.