"schorl" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ʃɔː(ɹ)l/ Forms: schorls [plural]
Etymology: German Schörl, probably from Swedish skör (“brittle”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Schörl}} German Schörl, {{der|en|sv|skör||brittle}} Swedish skör (“brittle”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} schorl (countable and uncountable, plural schorls)
  1. (mineralogy) The most common variety of tourmaline. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Mineralogy Derived forms: schorly
    Sense id: en-schorl-en-noun-tW1fbKTi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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