VULPINITE

Etymology

Noun

vulpinite (uncountable)

(mineral) A scaly granular variety of anhydrite of a grayish-white colour, used for ornamental purposes.

Source: Wiktionary


Vul"pi*nite, n. Etym: [So called after Vulpino, in Italy.] (Min.)

Definition: A scaly granular variety of anhydrite of a grayish white color, used for ornamental purposes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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