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Whence the large, transparent pieces of chrysolite used for gems are obtained does not seem to be known. They are reported to come from the Levant, from Burmah, from Ceylon, from Egypt, and from...
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1. a brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone
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Dr. George Frederic Kunz is quoted as saying that our modern supply of chrysolite is taken out of old jewelry. The large transparent pieces of chrysolite used for gem purposes are reported to originate in the Levant, Burma, Ceylon, Egypt, and Brazil.
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Because of this obscurity, Kunz states that nearly all the chrysolite used in modern times has been taken out of old jewelry, and it is, therefore, probable that the old localities are either forgotten or exhausted.
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Asbestos is the collective term used to describe a family of several types of mineral fibrous rocks. There are currently six different regulated types of asbestos, with the three main types being Crocidolite, Amosite and Chrysolite. ... The Chrysolite is of a white colour and can be found in different places all around the world.
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Asbestos is the collective term used to describe a family of several types of mineral fibrous rocks. ... Even though the white asbestos, also called chrysolite, is still used a lot in the United States and known as less dangerous as the other types of asbestos, it can still cause cancer in humans but with some uncertainty...
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Greenish mineral, magnesium iron silicate, (Mg,Fe)2SiO4. It is a rock-forming mineral, present in, for example, peridotite, gabbro, and basalt. Olivine is called peridot when pale green and transparent, and used in jewellery. ... (redirected from chrysolite)
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Even until recently jewelers have used the term "chrysolite" (latin for golden stone) in referring to peridot gems for some reason. This term has also been used to refer to other gemstones, of a more golden color.
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Chrysolite: (Also called "olivine" and "peridot") A mineral composed of silica, magnesia, and iron sometimes used as a gem. Chrysolite ranges in color from a light pea green to a deep olive green and an oily shine. ... The name chrysolite has been used in the past for yellow varieties of tourmaline and topaz.
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