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uvarovite

noun
uva·​rov·​ite | \yü-ˈvär-ə-ˌvīt, ü-\

Definition of uvarovite 

: an emerald green calcium-chromium garnet

First Known Use of uvarovite

1837, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for uvarovite

German Uwarowit, from Count Sergei S. Uvarov †1855 Russian statesman

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