hiddenite

[ hid-n-ahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. a rare, transparent variety of spodumene, colored yellow-green to emerald-green by chromium: used as a gem.

hiddenite

/ ˈhɪdəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a green transparent variety of the mineral spodumene, used as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of hiddenite¹

Named after William E. Hidden (1853–1918), U.S. mineralogist, who discovered it in 1879; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of hiddenite¹

C19: named after W. E. Hidden (1853–1918), American mineralogist who discovered it

Example Sentences

The company estimates the value of this entire yield of hiddenite at about $2,500.

From Project Gutenberg

Hiddenite occurs in small slender monoclinic crystals of prismatic habit, often pitted on the surface.

From Project Gutenberg