grossularite

[ gros-yuh-luh-rahyt ]

noun
  1. a mineral, calcium aluminum garnet, Ca3Al2Si3O12, occurring in gray-white to pinkish crystals.

Origin of grossularite

1
1840–50; <New Latin grossulār(ia) gooseberry (irregular <French groseille) + -ite1
  • Also called gooseberry garnet.
  • Also gros·su·lar [gros-yuh-ler]. /ˈgrɒs yə lər/.

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grossularite

/ (ˈɡrɒsjʊləˌraɪt) /


noun
  1. a green or greenish-grey garnet, used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca 3 Al 2 (SiO 4) 3: Also called: gooseberry stone

Origin of grossularite

1
C19: from New Latin grossulāria gooseberry, from Old French grosele + -ite 1

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