plumosite

/ˌpluːmoʊˈsaɪt/ (PLOO-moh-SYT)

Definitions

1. noun

a variety of jadeite or other minerals of a deep blue to purple-blue colour, often used in jewelry.

“The antique brooch contained a beautiful piece of plumosite, which sparkled under the museum’s lights.”

Synonyms

  • jadeite
  • lapislazuli

Antonyms

  • onyx
  • opal