: an orthorhombic mineral that consists of a basic silicate of calcium and aluminum and is related to epidote

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Incredibly rare stones are used in these collections, like the zoisite and the Melo Melo pearl. Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

German Zoisit, from Sigismund Zois von Edelstein †1819 Slovene nobleman

First Known Use

circa 1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zoisite was circa 1805

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“Zoisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoisite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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