n. A pale green form of spodumene that is sometimes used as a gemstone
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An emerald-green variety of spodumene found in North Carolina; lithia emerald, -- used as a gem.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A transparent emerald-green or yellowish-green variety of spodumene, found in North Carolina in small crystals of prismatic habit. It is highly esteemed as a gem. Also called lithia emerald, in allusion to its composition and color.
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n. a green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone
Word Usage
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