Dictionary
spessartite
noun spes·sar·tite \ˈspe-sər-ˌtīt\
Definition of SPESSARTITE
: a manganese aluminum garnet usually containing other elements (as iron) in minor amounts
Variants of SPESSARTITE
spes·sar·tite or spes·sar·tine \-ˌtēn\
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of SPESSARTITE
French, from Spessart mountain range, Germany
First Known Use: 1850
Learn More About SPESSARTITE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: spetPrevious Word in the Dictionary: spes recuperandiAll Words Near: spessartite
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up spessartite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).