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water sapphire

–noun
a transparent variety of cordierite, found in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and elsewhere, sometimes used as a gem.

Origin:
1690–1700
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water sapphire  
n.  A clear blue cordierite often used as a gemstone.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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