PYCNITE

Etymology

Noun

pycnite (countable and uncountable, plural pycnites)

(mineral) A massive subcolumnar variety of topaz.

Source: Wiktionary


Pyc"nite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A massive subcolumnar variety of topaz.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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