PYROPHYLLITES

Noun

pyrophyllites

plural of pyrophyllite

Source: Wiktionary


PYROPHYLLITE

Py*roph"yl*lite, n. Etym: [Pyro- + Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A mineral, usually of a white or greenish color and pearly luster, consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of alumina.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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