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chrysolite

chrysolite

1 9.9
A yellow-green or brown gem found in hard rocks
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪsəˌlaɪt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : crisólito
  • Have you ever seen a chrysolite gemstone?

Examples

  • The jeweler showcased a beautiful piece of chrysolite in the display case.

  • She wore earrings made of chrysolite that sparkled in the sunlight.

  • A ring set with a chrysolite glittered on her finger under the lamplight.

  • Geologists identified the gemstone as chrysolite due to its distinctive yellow-green color.

  • The museum's mineral collection features a rare specimen of chrysolite.

  • The chrysolite sparkled in the sunlight.

  • The geologist explained that chrysolite is commonly found in volcanic rocks.

Synonyms

olivine
vschrysolite
  • Specialized
1 9.2

A green mineral in rocks formed by volcanoes that contains magnesium

is used as a gemstone rather than a magnesium source

Surface Forms

chrysolite singular
chrysolites plural

Etymology

Chrysolite comes from Greek parts chryso- meaning 'gold' and lithos meaning 'stone', so its name is like 'gold stone'. That's why the word helps you remember a yellow-green gem with a warm, golden colour.