"water sapphire" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: water sapphires [plural]
Etymology: Equivalent to French saphir d’eau. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|saphir d'eau}} French saphir d’eau Head templates: {{en-noun}} water sapphire (plural water sapphires)
  1. (mineralogy) A deep blue variety of iolite, sometimes used as a gem. Categories (topical): Minerals

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