Definition

A type of garnet that is yellow to brown in color, often used as a gemstone.

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace made of hessonite garnets.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of hessonite?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's a type of garnet that's yellow to brown in color.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to see a piece of hessonite.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hessonite is derived from the Greek word "hessos" (meaning inferior or lesser) combined with the suffix "-ite" (used to denote minerals or rocks). The term hessonite refers to a variety of garnet that is considered to be of lesser quality compared to other garnets.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lesser' ('hessos') to remember that hessonite is a type of garnet that is considered to be of inferior quality.

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