STILPNOMELANE

Stilp*nom"e*lane, n. Etym: [Gr. stilpno`s shining + me`las, -anos, black.] (Min.)

Definition: A black or greenish black mineral occurring in foliated flates, also in velvety bronze-colored incrustations. It is a hydrous silicate of iron and alumina.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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