Chrysolite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪs.əˌlaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chrysolite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) Originally, any of various green-coloured gems; later specifically peridot.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Originally, any of various green-coloured gems; later specifically peridot.
Example Sentences
Fran. Rueus[…]say as much of the chrysolite, a friend of wisdome, an enemy to folly.
A piece of marigold or bay leaf was imbedded in the metal, and over it a carbuncle or chrysolite was placed.
And before he died, Taran-Ish had scrawled upon the altar of chrysolite with coarse shaky strokes the sign of DOOM.
Word Forms
- chrysolites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asbestos, chrysoprase, chrysoberyl, chrysoprasus, chrysocolla, alexandrite.
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