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rubellite

noun
ru·​bel·​lite | \ rü-ˈbe-ËŒlÄ«t How to pronounce rubellite (audio) , ˈrü-bÉ™-ËŒlÄ«t\

Definition of rubellite

: a red tourmaline used as a gem

Examples of rubellite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Meanwhile, the RuPaul’s Drag Race star accessorized with a large black bow-tie, some mega platform shoes, and loads of colorful jewels by David Webb, including a show-stopping necklace made of rubellite, diamonds, enamel, and 18-karat gold. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "A Closer Look at RuPaul’s Campy Met Gala Suit," 10 May 2019 On a recent trip to India’s gem capital, Jaipur, Silvestri entered a supplier’s office to see a rainbow of rubellites, amethysts and blue topaz laid out on a table, but such receptions are increasingly uncommon as the stones become scarce. — Corinne Abrams, WSJ, "A Day in the Life of Bulgari’s Creative Director Lucia Silvestri," 16 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of rubellite

1794, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rubellite

Latin rubellus

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