noun
- plural of chrysolite; yellow-green gemstones, typically varieties of olivine or topaz
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The museum’s collection included several beautiful chrysolites from ancient Egypt.
- Chrysolites were highly prized in medieval times for their supposed protective powers.
- The jeweler examined the chrysolites under magnification to assess their quality.
- Ancient texts describe chrysolites as stones that glowed like captured sunlight.
- The archaeological dig uncovered chrysolites that had been used in royal jewelry.
- Modern gemologists can distinguish chrysolites from similar green stones through testing.