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
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.
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