Chrysolite

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪsəˌlaɪt/

Definitions of chrysolite

noun a yellowish-green variety of olivine used as a gemstone

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful chrysolite ring in the jewelry store.

A2 She wore a necklace with a small chrysolite pendant.

B1 The chrysolite gemstone is known for its greenish-yellow color.

B2 The chrysolite in her earrings sparkled in the sunlight.

C1 The chrysolite in the antique brooch was said to be rare and valuable.

C2 The chrysolite embedded in the crown was believed to have mystical powers.

Examples of chrysolite in a Sentence

formal The jeweler showcased a stunning necklace adorned with chrysolite gemstones.

informal I love the way chrysolite sparkles in the sunlight.

slang Check out this cool chrysolite ring I found at the thrift store.

figurative Her eyes shimmered like chrysolite as she recounted the story.

Grammatical Forms of chrysolite

• past tense: chrysolite
• plural: chrysolites
• comparative: more chrysolite
• superlative: most chrysolite
• present tense: chrysolites
• future tense: will chrysolite
• perfect tense: have chrysolite
• continuous tense: is chrysoliting
• singular: chrysolite
• positive degree: chrysolite
• infinitive: to chrysolite
• gerund: chrysoliting
• participle: chrysolited

Origin and Evolution of chrysolite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'chrysolite' is derived from the Greek word 'khrusolithos' which means 'gold stone'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a yellowish-green gemstone, the term 'chrysolite' has evolved to also include other green gemstones such as peridot and olivine.