Definitions for rubellite

rubellite ru·bel·lite

Spelling: [roo-bel-ahyt, roo-buh-lahyt]
IPA: /ruˈbɛl aɪt, ˈru bəˌlaɪt/

Rubellite is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 252 anagrams from letters in rubellite (beeillrtu).

Definitions for rubellite

noun

  1. a deep-red variety of tourmaline, used as a gem.

Origin of rubellite

1790-1800; Latin rubell(us) reddish (see rubella) + -ite1

Examples for rubellite

Red tourmaline is, however, sometimes called "rubellite," and white tourmaline has been called "achroite."

The red of the rubellite should not deceive anyone who has ever seen a fine corundum ruby.

Tourmaline of the reddish variety (rubellite) is seldom of a deep red.

Word Value for rubellite
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