chrysolite
Origin of chrysolite
1Other words from chrysolite
- chrys·o·lit·ic [kris-uh-lit-ik], /ˌkrɪs əˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby chrysolite
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How to use chrysolite in a sentence
There are temples of chrysolite with domes of blue crystal, which imitate the firmament.
The Tour | Louis CouperusIn ancient times the chrysolite ranked next to the diamond among precious stones.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 | Ernst EcksteinMany writers, for instance, have called the gold and chrysolite of the Holy City a vulgar lump of jewellery.
Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens | G. K. ChestertonThe topaz and chrysolite were reported to lose their brilliancy when placed in liquid that contains poison.
The Heritage of Dress | Wilfred Mark Webbchrysolite (peridot, or olivine) was regarded in Shakespeare's time and earlier as of exceptional rarity.
Shakespeare and Precious Stones | George Frederick Kunz
British Dictionary definitions for chrysolite
/ (ˈkrɪsəˌlaɪt) /
another name for olivine
Derived forms of chrysolite
- chrysolitic (ˌkrɪsəˈlɪtɪk), adjective
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