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achroite

[ ak-roh-ahyt ]

noun

  1. the colorless or white variety of tourmaline, often used as a gem.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of achroite1

< Greek áchro ( os ) colorless ( a- a- 6 + -chroos colored) + -ite 1
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Example Sentences

Red tourmaline is, however, sometimes called "rubellite," and white tourmaline has been called "achroite."

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