Defn: A mineral, found in crystals, of a yellow to green or brown color, and consisting of aluminia and glucina. It is very hard, and is often used as a gem.
CHRYSOCHLORE
Chrys"o*chlore, n. Etym: [Gr. chrysochlore.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A South African mole of the genus Chrysochloris; the golden mole, the fur of which reflects brilliant metallic hues of green and gold.
CHRYSOCOLLA
Chrys"o*col`la, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Min.)
Defn: A hydrous silicate of copper, occurring massive, of a blue or greenish blue color.
CHRYSOGEN
Chrys"o*gen, n. Etym: [Gr. -gen.] (Chem.)
Defn: A yellow crystalline substance extracted from crude anthracene.
CHRYSOGRAPHY
Chry*sog"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Gr.
1. The art of writing in letters of gold.
2. A writing executed in letters of gold.