1 definition by cadygal
The name chrysolite means gold stone. It is a mineral known among the gems by many names. It is often called chrysoberyl by jewelers, while the true chrysoberyl is called chrysolite. It is also known by different names, according to its color, it being called peridot when of a deep olive-green, olivine when of a yellowish-green, and chrysolite when of a lighter or golden-yellow color. Again, some so-called emeralds are really chrysolite.
by cadygal January 20, 2012