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noun
A deep blue variety of iolite, sometimes used as a gem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a deep blue cordierite often used as a gemstone
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cordierite, transparent gem
History
Equivalent to French saphir d'eau.
