hiddenite

American

[hid-n-ahyt] / ˈhɪd nˌaɪt /

noun

Mineralogy.

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

hiddenite British

/ ˈhɪdəˌnaɪt /

noun

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; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

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Martin says rare examples of hiddenite, a green gem “found nowhere else in the world” were taken.

From Seattle Times

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 Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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