Definition of "grossular" [gros•su•lar]

• Grossularite. (noun)

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• "The more common variety is called grossular comes from the Greek meaning, because it's inferior jardness, zircon, hessonite on yellow crystals."
• "However, in the excavation layers at Tepe Düzen and in the virgin soil on top of the limestone and limestone breccia bedrock, many special minerals such as grossular (a garnet), tourmaline and magnetite (an iron ore) are found."
• "It is also possible that the grossular minerals were likewise used, in the production of ornamental materials and jewelry."