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grossularite

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[gros-yuh-luh-rahyt]

noun

  1. a mineral, calcium aluminum garnet, Ca 3 Al 2 Si 3 O 12 , occurring in gray-white to pinkish crystals.

grossularite

/ ˈɡɒʊəˌɪ /

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grossularite1

1840–50; < New Latin Dzܱ ( ia ) gooseberry (irregular < French groseille ) + -ite 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of grossularite1

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

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