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species: chrysoberyl
variety: chrysoberyl
weight: 0.77ct
measurements: 4.77 x 6.4 mm
origins: Madagascar
natural
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The name chrysoberyl comes from the Greek terms Khrysos which means gold and beryllos which means beryl. It is found in pegmatitic veins and in metamorphic rocks. Chrysoberyl is a stable mineral, no reactions to heating are known, or changes to exposure to atmospheric agents. One of its characteristics is that of having three cleavage points. The most well-known places where it is found are Brazil, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. The acid green and brown varieties owe their colors to iron ions in octahedral coordination.
