What is another word for Grossular?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈə͡ʊsjʊlə] (IPA) 
Grossular is a type of garnet that is usually green but can have various colors such as brown, pink, and red. Synonyms for the term grossular include hessonite, essonite, cinnamon stone, and kutamani. Hessonite comes from the Greek word "hesson," which means inferior, but this garnet is far from inferior. Rather, it is known for its beautiful cinnamon to orange color. Essonite is another term for hessonite and is derived from the ancient city of Esson in Greece. Kutamani is a Swahili word for "precious" and refers to the worth of grossular garnets that are mined in Tanzania.
