achroite

[ak-roh-ahyt]

noun

1. the colorless or white variety of tourmaline, often used as a gem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of achroite¹

< Greek áchro ( os ) colorless ( a- a- ⁶ + -chroos colored) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Red tourmaline is, however, sometimes called "rubellite," and white tourmaline has been called "achroite."

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