1. A brownish or reddish variety of the mineral garnet, used as a gemstone.
Usage: Also called cinnamon stone or hessonite.; Mineralogy/gemology term.

Examples

• The jeweler selected an essonite garnet for the vintage-style ring.
• Essonite is prized by collectors for its warm, honey-like color.
• This essonite specimen displays the characteristic reddish-brown hue typical of the variety.
• The gemstone market values essonite for its affordability compared to other garnets.