noun
- Plural of hessonite; a variety of garnet that is typically cinnamon-brown or orange-yellow in color, used as a gemstone.
Usage: mineralogy; gemology
Examples
- The jeweler selected several hessonites for the vintage brooch design.
- Hessonites are prized by collectors for their warm, honey-like hues.
- These hessonites were mined in Sri Lanka and are known for their clarity.
- The necklace featured a series of polished hessonites set in gold.
- Hessonites are more affordable than many other gemstones of similar appearance.