PARGASITE

Etymology

Noun

pargasite (countable and uncountable, plural pargasites)

(mineral) A complex inosilicate mineral of the amphibole group.

Source: Wiktionary


Par"gas*ite, n. Etym: [So called from Pargas, in Finland.] (Min.)

Definition: A dark green aluminous variety of amphibole, or hornblende.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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