spessartite

noun

spes·​sar·​tite ˈspe-sər-ˌtīt How to pronounce spessartite (audio)
variants or spessartine
: a manganese aluminum garnet usually containing other elements (such as iron) in minor amounts

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At the center of its delicate gold band — sculpted to resemble unfurling branches — is an 11-carat spessartite stone the color of an Aperol spritz. New York Times, 24 Feb. 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, from Spessart mountain range, Germany

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spessartite was in 1850

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“Spessartite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spessartite. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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