1. Plural of grossular; a variety of garnet mineral that ranges in color from colorless to green, brown, or pink, used in jewelry and as an industrial abrasive.
Usage: mineralogy; geology

Examples

• The jeweler selected several grossulars for the custom necklace design.
• Grossulars are prized by collectors for their clarity and vibrant green hues.
• These grossulars were mined in East Africa and show excellent quality.
• The museum's mineral exhibit features rare pink grossulars from Madagascar.
• Industrial applications of grossulars include use as polishing compounds.