Berylite
/ˈbɛrɪlaɪt/noun
A mineral name formed from beryl, generally referring to a beryl-related mineral or an obsolete mineral designation.
Did you know?In antiquity, beryl was associated with crystal-gazing and was traditionally carved into early lenses, helping inspire the German word Brille, meaning “spectacles.”
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
βήρυλλος (bēryllos)
“Beryl, a pale or green gemstone; the ultimate source is probably a foreign or Indian loanword.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
beryllus
“Beryl or a similar precious stone, used in Roman gem and mineral terminology.”
Middle Ages
Old French
beril
“Beryl, a gemstone used in jewelry and carved objects.”
14th Century
Middle English
beryl
“The gemstone beryl.”
19th Century
Scientific English
berylite
“A mineralogical formation using beryl plus the mineral suffix -ite.”
Modern English
English
berylite
“An obscure or historical mineral name associated with beryl-related mineral species.”