balas
/'bæləs/
Definition
- Noun:
- A pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel: A type of gemstone, specifically a spinel, characterized by its light pink or rose-red color. It is a historical gem variety, less common than the classic red spinel or ruby.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The antique pendant was set with a large balas.
- Balas was highly prized in medieval jewelry.
Advanced Usage
- As a gemological term: Used specifically in gemology and historical contexts to describe this particular color variety of spinel.
- The crown's jewels included several stones identified as balas spinels.
Variants and Related Words
- Balas ruby: An alternative, older name for this gemstone, though it is not a true ruby.
- The term "balas ruby" is often found in historical inventories.
Synonyms
- Rose spinel: A more modern gemological term for a spinel of a pink to rose-red hue.
- Pink spinel: A general descriptive term for spinels in the pink color range.
Notes on Meaning
- The word "balas" refers specifically to the gemstone variety. It is not used in compound words or as a base for other common terms. Its usage is almost exclusively confined to the fields of gemology, jewelry history, and antique descriptions.
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a pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel
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