water sapphire

noun

1. a transparent variety of cordierite, found in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and elsewhere, sometimes used as a gem.

water sapphire

noun

1. a deep blue variety of the mineral cordierite that occurs in Sri Lanka: used as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of water sapphire¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

One little light gold ring, with a cheap water sapphire in it, he selected from all that had been given him.

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