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Webster 1913 Edition

Chrysolite

Chrys′o-lite

,
Noun.
[L.
chrysolithos
, Gr. [GREEK];
χρυσόσ
gold + [GREEK] 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
peridot
. Sometimes used as a gem. The name was also early used for yellow varieties of tourmaline and topaz.

Webster 1828 Edition

Chrysolite

CHRYSOLITE

,
Noun.
A mineral, called by Hauy and Brongniart, peridote and by Jameson, prismatic chrysolite. Its prevailing color is some shade of green. It is harder than glass, but less hard than quartz; often transparent, sometimes only translucent. It occurs sometimes in crystals, sometimes in small amorphous masses or grains, and sometimes in rolled pieces.

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