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chrysolite

/kris-uh-lahyt/US // ˈkrɪs əˌlaɪt //UK // (ˈkrɪsəˌlaɪt) //

冰晶石,绿松石,白云石,白垩纪

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Mineralogy.

    • : olivine.

Examples

  • There are temples of chrysolite with domes of blue crystal, which imitate the firmament.

  • In ancient times the chrysolite ranked next to the diamond among precious stones.

  • Many writers, for instance, have called the gold and chrysolite of the Holy City a vulgar lump of jewellery.

  • The topaz and chrysolite were reported to lose their brilliancy when placed in liquid that contains poison.

  • Chrysolite (peridot, or olivine) was regarded in Shakespeare's time and earlier as of exceptional rarity.