chrysolite

Meanings

• noun

  A type of green-yellow to golden-brown colored mineral, belonging to the garnet group, with a crystal structure resembling that of peridot.

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Variants

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chrysolite , chrysolites

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chrysos' meaning gold and 'lithos' meaning stone.

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Trivia

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1. Chrysolite was once believed to have the power to heal wounds and protect against evil.

2. The largest known chrysolite gemstone weighs over 11,000 carats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Peridot: Both chrysolite and peridot belong to the garnet mineral group and share a similar crystal structure.

2. Jadeite: Jadeite and chrysolite are both valuable gemstones, but jadeite is green in color and not related to the garnet group.

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Culture

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Chrysolite has been used in jewelry since ancient times, particularly in Egypt and Greece. It is mentioned in the Bible as one of the twelve foundation stones of the New Jerusalem.

How to Memorize "chrysolite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow-golden gemstone with a crystal structure similar to peridot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate chrysolite with gold and stones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Chrys-o-lite' where 'Chrys' represents gold and 'lite' represents stone.

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