Definition of Chrysolite

1. Noun. A brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone.

Generic synonyms: Olivine, Transparent Gem
Specialized synonyms: Peridot

Definition of Chrysolite

1. n. A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, of a yellow to green color. It is common in certain volcanic rocks; -- called also olivine and peridot. Sometimes used as a gem. The name was also early used for yellow varieties of tourmaline and topaz.

Definition of Chrysolite

1. Noun. (minerology) Originally, any of various green-coloured gems; later specifically olivine. ¹

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Definition of Chrysolite

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Chrysolite

chrysin
chryso-
chrysoberyl
chrysoberyls
chrysochlore
chrysochlores
chrysocolla
chrysocollas
chrysocyanosis
chrysoderma
chrysogen
chrysography
chrysoidin
chrysoine resorcinol
chrysolaminarin
chrysolite (current term)
chrysolites
chrysology
chrysomelid
chrysomelids
chrysophane
chrysophanic
chrysophanol
chrysophanols
chrysophilia
chrysophyte
chrysophytes
chrysopid
chrysopoeia
chrysoprase

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