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achroite

[ak-roh-ahyt]

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noun

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

Origin of achroite

< Greek áchro(os) colorless (a- a-⁶ + -chroos colored) + -ite¹

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Examples from the Web for achroite

Historical Examples of achroite

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