jacinth

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jacinth - n., a red-orange variety of zircon, used as a gemstone.


Also, a female name. Alteration via Latin and medieval French of hyacinth -- in ancient times, the name was used for a bluer colored stone (possibly sapphire or amethyst).

---L.

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(This reminds me, I need to get back into my geology readings...)