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uvarovite


uva·rov·ite

noun \yü-ˈvär-ə-ˌvīt, ü-\

Definition of UVAROVITE

: an emerald green calcium-chromium garnet

Origin of UVAROVITE

German Uwarowit, from Count Sergei S. Uvarov †1855 Russian statesman
First Known Use: 1837

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