Water sapphire

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:21:36

Wa"ter sap"phire (?). [Equiv. to F. saphir d'eau.] Min.

A deep blue variety of iolite, sometimes used as a gem; -- called also saphir d'eau.

 

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