[f. Gr. χρῖσμα, χρίσματ-ος ointment + -ITE. Altered by Dana from chrismatin given in 1849.] A slightly translucent hydrocarbon from Saxony, of butter-like or semi-fluid consistency.
[1852. Shepard, Min., 366. Chrismatine is yellowish or oil green.]
1868. in Dana, Min., 728.
