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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