Definition

A type of mineral that is a greenish-yellow variety of olivine, often used as a gemstone.

Example

The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring with a chrysolite stone.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a piece of chrysolite?

I don't think so, what does it look like?

It's a beautiful green gemstone, kind of like olivine.

That sounds interesting! I would love to find one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chrysolite → It is formed from "chrysos" (from Greek, meaning gold) and "lithos" (from Greek, meaning stone). The word "chrysolite" refers to a golden-colored stone, specifically a type of gemstone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gold' ('chrysos') and 'stone' ('lithos') to remember that chrysolite is a golden-colored stone.

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