Not to be confused with the Beryl Species (Emerald, Morganite, Aquamarine)
It's harder than Beryl, at 8.5 on the Moh scale, is durable enough for most reasonable wear and tear.
What beautiful warm golden tones, I think it would look great set in a yellow gold setting.. (I'm imagining a flame headed girl with hazel eyes...)
Images from Gemstones by Smithsonian Handbooks
The most significant deposits of Chrysoberyl are found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Madagascar.