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hiddenite

American  
[hid-n-ahyt] / ˈhɪd nˌaɪt /

noun

Mineralogy.

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

hiddenite British  
/ ˈhɪdəˌnaɪt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of hiddenite

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

Example Sentences

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In the United States, emerald has occasionally been found, and fine crystals have been obtained from the workings for hiddenite at Stonypoint, Alexander county, N.C.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 598, June 18, 1887 by Various

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