The name comes from a Greek word meaning ‘appearing like a wave’, alluding to the opalescent, hazy appearance of the surface of some crystals. The other popular variety of Chrysoberyl - Chatoyant or Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl is also known as ‘Cymophane’.

The other varieties are Green Chrysoberyl, Golden Yellow Chrysoberyl, Blue Chrysoberyl, Alexandrite Chrysoberyl Cat Eye are known for their exceptional metaphysical and healing properties, emotional healing benefits, and psychological benefits. There are other color varieties of Chrysoberyl each with its own name and unique physical properties. Chrysoberyl is best known for its use as a gem. It entirely occurs in pegmatites, gneiss, mica schist, dolomitic marbles, stream pebbles, and detrital grains. This beautiful gemstone displays distinct pleochroism in shades of yellow and brown. The term ‘Chrysoberyl’ is taken from the Greek word chrysos, meaning ‘golden’ and beryllos, a sea-green precious stone, in reference to the typical yellow-green color of this mineral.

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