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achroite

American  
[ak-roh-ahyt] / ˈæk roʊˌaɪt /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of achroite

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

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

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