BYTOWNITE

Etymology

Noun

bytownite (usually uncountable, plural bytownites)

(mineral) A plagioclase feldspar, the fifth member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. Bytownite is rare, and normally occurs in small grains in lime-rich igneous rocks. Clear pale yellow crystals have come from Mexico and Oregon.

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