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chrysolite — [kris′ə līt΄] n. [ME crisolite < OFr < L chrysolithos < Gr chrysolithos, topaz: see CHRYSO & LITE] 1. a yellowish green gem derived chiefly from varieties of olivine 2. a yellowish green, reddish, or brownish variety of olivine … English World dictionary
Chrysolite — Chrys o*lite, n. [L. chrysolithos, Gr. ?; chryso s gold + ? stone: cf. F. chrysolithe.] (Min.) 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chrysolite — noun /ˈkɹɪsəlʌɪt/ Originally, any of various green coloured gems; later specifically olivine. Fran. Rueus [...] say as much of the chrysolite, a friend of wisdome, an enemy to folly … Wiktionary
chrysolite — [ krɪsəlʌɪt] noun a yellowish green or brownish variety of olivine, used as a gemstone. Origin ME: from OFr. crisolite, from med. L. crisolitus, from L. chrysolithus, based on Gk khrusos gold + lithos stone … English new terms dictionary
chrysolite — n. olive green or yellow crystal used as gem; olivine … Dictionary of difficult words
chrysolite — n. a precious stone, a yellowish green or brownish variety of olivine. Etymology: ME f. OF crisolite f. med.L crisolitus f. L chrysolithus f. Gk khrusolithos f. khrusos gold + lithos stone … Useful english dictionary
olivine — Chrysolite Chrys o*lite, n. [L. chrysolithos, Gr. ?; chryso s gold + ? stone: cf. F. chrysolithe.] (Min.) A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, of a yellow to green color. It is common in certain volcanic rocks; called also {olivine} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peridot — Chrysolite Chrys o*lite, n. [L. chrysolithos, Gr. ?; chryso s gold + ? stone: cf. F. chrysolithe.] (Min.) A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, of a yellow to green color. It is common in certain volcanic rocks; called also {olivine} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Precious Stones in the Bible — Precious Stones in the Bible † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Precious Stones in the Bible Precious stones are stones remarkable for their colour, brilliancy, or rarity. Such stones have at all times been held in high esteem everywhere,… … Catholic encyclopedia
PRECIOUS STONES AND JEWELRY — In the Bible Precious stones are mentioned in various contexts in the Bible, the most comprehensive list appearing in the description of the breastpiece worn by the high priest. The breastpiece was set with 12 precious stones arranged in four… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
