rhodolite

[ rohd-l-ahyt ]

noun

1. a rose or reddish-violet garnet, similar to pyrope, used as a gem.

rhodolite

/ ˈrɒdəˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a pale violet or red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhodolite¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; rhodo- + -lite