Dumortierite
deep blue fibrous crystal
GenderBoyOriginFrench (gemstone, named for paleontologist Eugène Dumortier)Say itdoo-MOR-tee-uh-ritePopularityextremely rare
Pronounced doo-MOR-tee-uh-rite
About the name Dumortierite
Dumortierite is a rich blue mineral often mistaken for lapis lazuli. It's an unusual, scholarly name with quiet depth and intensity.
intense, thoughtful, and quietly scholarly
Fun fact
Dumortierite was named for French paleontologist Eugène Dumortier in 1881.
Nicknames for Dumortierite
DumoTierre
Variations
DumortTierre