rhodolite

[ rohd-l-ahyt ]

noun

1. a rose or reddish-violet garnet, similar to pyrope, used as a gem.

rhodolite

/ ˈrɒdəˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a pale violet or red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhodolite¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; rhodo- + -lite

Example Sentences

For the brand’s Nudo collection, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, he designed a solitaire pendant in a kaleidoscope of stones including blue topaz, peridot, rhodolite garnet and Madeira quartz.

From Wall Street Journal

This year, her focus will be colored gemstones, such as rhodolite garnet, pink sapphires, morganite, grey and champagne diamonds.

From Forbes

As was suggested above, however, there is a great tendency to blend and this is well illustrated by the magnificent rhodolite garnets, of rhododendron hue which were found in Macon County, North Carolina.

From Project Gutenberg