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achroite
[ ak-roh-ahyt ]
/ ˈæk roʊˌaɪt /
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noun
the colorless or white variety of tourmaline, often used as a gem.
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How to use achroite in a sentence
Red tourmaline is, however, sometimes called "rubellite," and white tourmaline has been called "achroite."
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public|Frank Bertram Wade