spessartite
noun
spes·sar·tite
ˈspe-sər-ˌtīt 
variants
or spessartine
: a manganese aluminum garnet usually containing other elements (such as iron) in minor amounts
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At the center of its delicate gold band — sculpted to resemble unfurling branches — is an 11-carat spessartite stone the color of an Aperol spritz.
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New York Times, 24 Feb. 2022
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New York Times, 24 Feb. 2022
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“Spessartite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spessartite. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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