PERISTERITE

Etymology

Noun

peristerite (plural peristerites)

(mineral) A variety of albite, whitish and slightly iridescent.

Source: Wiktionary


Pe*ris"ter*ite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A variety of albite, whitish and slightly iridescent like a pigeon's neck.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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