A green variety of beryl valued as a gem (7)

I believe the answer is:

emerald

(Other definitions for emerald that I've seen before include "Green - jewel" , "Precious green stone" , "Highly-valued variety of beryl" , "city in Oz?" , "Shade of green" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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