Chrysolite
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Name:
From the Greek Χρυσός (chrysos), meaning "gold" and λίθος (líthos), meaning 'stone'.
Predominantly used as a synonym for gem-quality olivine (see also peridot) but has also been used for prehnite and other green gem materials.
See https://www.mindat.org/mesg-607593.html#607607
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See https://www.mindat.org/mesg-607593.html#607607
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Chrysolite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9257
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9257:5
Similar Names
Other Language Names for Chrysolite
German:Chrysolit
Chrysolith
Chrysolith
Spanish:Chrysolita
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Chrysolite
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References for Chrysolite
Localities for Chrysolite
Showing 68 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica | |
Australia | |
| English et al. (2010) |
| Sutherland et al. (1967) |
Brazil | |
| Mesquita et al. (2017) |
China | |
| Proceedings 30th Intl Geol Cong Vol 16 ... |
| 成嘉伟 et al. (2023) |
| Jian Shao et al. (2009) |
| Duan et al. (2024) |
| Chen et al. (2023) |
| |
| Han et al. (2007) |
Italy | |
| Civetta et al. (1998) |
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
Russia | |
| Spiridonov et al. (2019) |
| Spiridonov et al. (2019, April) | |
| Spiridonov et al. (2018) | |
| Talovina et al. (2008) |
| Kislov et al. (2020) |
| Erokhin et al. (2018) |
| Aleksandrov (1998) |
| Zhitova et al. (2025) |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
Ukraine | |
| Spiridonov et al. (2019) |
USA | |
| Hopkins (1914) |
| Ransom (1974) | |
| Manchester (1931) | |
| Manchester (1931) |
| - (Colony, 1921) +1 other reference |
| Manchester (1931) |
| Manchester (1931) |
| Whitlock (1903) +1 other reference |
| Manchester (1931) | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Dana 6:1075. |
| Dana 6:515 |
| Genth et al. (1881) | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Wilson et al. (1978) |
| Ref.: Dana 6:499 |
| Dana 6:1077. | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Wilson et al. (1978) |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| - (n.d.) | |
| Genth (1891) | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Genth et al. (1881) |
| Dana 6: 1080. |
| ... |
| Samuel S. Gordon +1 other reference |
| Gordon (1922) |
| Ransom (1974) |
| Cannon (1975) |
| Cannon (1975) |
| Cannon (1975) |
| Cannon (1975) | |
| Cannon (1975) |
