noun
- Plural of essonite; a variety of garnet that is typically cinnamon-brown or reddish-brown in color, used as a gemstone.
Usage: mineralogy; gemology; also called cinnamon stone or hessonite
Examples
- The jeweler selected several essonites for the vintage brooch collection.
- Essonites are prized by collectors for their warm, honey-like transparency.
- These essonites display the characteristic reddish-brown hue typical of the variety.
- The gemstone dealer offered a selection of polished essonites at the mineral show.