That name is no. The chrysoberyl with its hues ranging from honey colored to mint green is a popular gemstone and one which is esteemed by gemstone lovers the world over. The name chrysoberyl is derived from the greek words χρυσός chrysos and βήρυλλος beryllos meaning a gold white spar despite the similarity of their names chrysoberyl and beryl are two completely different gemstones although they both contain beryllium.