Definition of "grossularite" []

• A pale green, pink, brown, or black garnet, Ca3Al2(SiO4)3, occurring alone or as a constituent of the common garnet. (noun)

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• "Next came my diamond hoop earrings, my Tiffany tourmaline cuff bracelet, my grossularite and platinum brooch—one by one, almost reverently, I opened the lids and laid the jewelry boxes on the shelf."
• "Grossular Garnet group grossularite is or calcium aluminum minerals calcium, molecular species 3 Al 2 (silica 4) 3 Although calcium may part is made of iron and iron of ferric iron instead of aluminium."
• "And green garnet gem grossularite, Tiffany's answer. 24 smooth grossularite integument carefully selected this elegant necklace."