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cinnamon stone

American  

noun

Mineralogy.

  1. essonite.

cinnamon stone British  

noun

  1. another name for hessonite

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Etymology

Origin of cinnamon stone

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Like the others, it has a number of sub-varieties, the chief being the "cinnamon stone," which is one of great beauty and value when perfect.

From The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones by Mastin, John

At Belligam, a short distance eastward from Galle, there is a large detached rock, two thirds of which is composed of the gem known as cinnamon stone.

From The Pearl of India by Ballou, Maturin Murray

The cinnamon stone is a crystal of a rich yellowish-brown tint, but little prized in Ceylon.

From The Pearl of India by Ballou, Maturin Murray

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