rubellite

[ roo-bel-ahyt, roo-buh-lahyt ]

noun

1. a deep-red variety of tourmaline, used as a gem.

rubellite

/ ruːˈbɛl-; ˈruːbɪˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a red transparent variety of tourmaline, used as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubellite¹

1790–1800; < Latin rubell ( us ) reddish ( rubella ) + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubellite¹

C18: from Latin rubellus reddish

Example Sentences

Pink sapphire, rose quartz, star ruby, rhodonite, rubellite, pink tourmaline and — last but certainly not least — pink diamonds.

From Seattle Times

This necklace — in pink gold with seven lozenge-size oval stones of more than 14 carats each, including topaz, rubellite, morganite and three colors of quartz — recalls those untamed days: a cascade of Technicolor glamour and endless light.

From New York Times

David Webb ring featuring cabochon rubellite, sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds, hammered 18K gold and platinum.

From Forbes

He sees a thousand crystalline display cases, so clear they seem to float above the floor; inside them wait the world’s mineral treasures, harvested from every hole on the globe: dioptase and topaz and amethyst and California rubellite.

From Literature

He also showed a Syrah blend rosé called Rubellite with a big dose of minerality.

From Los Angeles Times