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rubellite

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ru·bel·lite  (rb-lt, r-blt)
n.
The red variety of tourmaline, used as a gemstone.
[Latin rubellus, red; see rubella + -ite.]
rubellite [ˈruːbɪˌlaɪt ruːˈbɛl-]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a red transparent variety of tourmaline, used as a gemstone
[from Latin rubellus reddish]
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