Definition

A type of garnet that can be pale green, pink, brown, or black, and is made of a specific chemical composition.

Example

The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring with a grossularite stone.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of grossularite?

No, I haven't! What's that?

It's a type of garnet that can be green, pink, or even brown.

That sounds interesting! I'd love to see one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grossularite is derived from 'grossularia' (meaning gooseberry in Latin, referring to the color of the mineral resembling that of gooseberries) and the suffix '-ite' (meaning a mineral or rock). The word describes a mineral that is named after the gooseberry due to its color.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'grossularia' which means gooseberry, and remember that grossularite is a mineral that resembles the color of gooseberries.

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