noun
- Plural of grossularite; a variety of garnet mineral that is typically green, brown, or yellow and contains calcium and aluminum silicates.
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- Grossularites are commonly found in metamorphic rocks and are valued by collectors.
- The geologist identified several grossularites in the mineral sample under the microscope.
- Green grossularites, also called tsavorite, are prized gemstones in jewelry.
- Grossularites form in calcium-rich metamorphic environments.
- The museum's mineral collection includes several well-preserved grossularites from different regions.