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rho·do·lite

 (rōd′l-īt′)
n.
A rose-red or pink variety of garnet, a silicate mineral used as a gem.
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rhodolite

(ˈrɒdəˌlaɪt)
n
(Minerals) a pale violet or red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone
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rho•do•lite

(ˈroʊd lˌaɪt)

n.
a rose or reddish violet garnet, used as a gem.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.rhodolite - a red or pink variety of garnet used as a gemstone
garnet - any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
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