goodletite

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


scientific name for a matrix inwhich rubies are found. So named by Professor Black ofDunedin, in honour of his assistant, William Goodlet, who wasthe first to discover the rubies in the matrix, on the westcoast.

1894. `Grey River Argus,' September:

«Several sapphires of good size and colour have been found,also rubies in the matrix – – Goodletite.»