chrysolite

[ kris-uh-lahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. olivine.

chrysolite

/ ˈkrɪsəˌlaɪt; ˌkrɪsəˈlɪtɪk /

noun

1. another name for olivine

Derived Forms

• chrysolitic, adjective

Other Words From

• chrys·o·lit·ic [kris-, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysolite¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Latin chrȳsolithus < Greek chrȳsólithos, equivalent to chrȳso- chryso- + líthos stone; -lite

Example Sentences

There are temples of chrysolite with domes of blue crystal, which imitate the firmament.

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In ancient times the chrysolite ranked next to the diamond among precious stones.

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Many writers, for instance, have called the gold and chrysolite of the Holy City a vulgar lump of jewellery.

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The topaz and chrysolite were reported to lose their brilliancy when placed in liquid that contains poison.

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Chrysolite (peridot, or olivine) was regarded in Shakespeare's time and earlier as of exceptional rarity.

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