CHRYSOLITES

Noun

chrysolites

plural of chrysolite

Anagrams

• chrysotiles

Source: Wiktionary


CHRYSOLITE

Chrys"o*lite, n. Etym: [L. chrysolithos, Gr. chrysolithe.] (Min.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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