grossularite
[ gros-yuh-luh-rahyt ]
noun
a mineral, calcium aluminum garnet, Ca3Al2Si3O12, occurring in gray-white to pinkish crystals.
Origin of grossularite
1- Also called gooseberry garnet.
- Also gros·su·lar [gros-yuh-ler]. /ˈgrɒs yə lər/.
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British Dictionary definitions for grossularite
grossularite
/ (ˈɡrɒsjʊləˌraɪt) /
noun
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
1C19: from New Latin grossulāria gooseberry, from Old French grosele + -ite 1
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