ALLANITES

Noun

allanites

plural of allanite

Source: Wiktionary


ALLANITE

Al"lan*ite, n. Etym: [From T. Allan, who first distinguished it as a species.] (min.)

Definition: A silicate containing a large amount of cerium. It is usually black in color, opaque, and is related to epidote in form and composition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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