rhodolite

rhodolite
/rohd"l uyt'/, n.
a rose or reddish-violet garnet, similar to pyrope, used as a gem.
[1895-1900; RHODO- + -LITE]

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      pink or rose-red variety of pyrope (q.v.), a garnet mineral.

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