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andalusite

Definition of andalusite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a grey, green, brown, or pink aluminosilicate mineral occurring mainly in metamorphic rocks as elongated rhombic prisms, sometimes of gem quality.

Origin:

early 19th century: from the name of the Spanish region of Andalusia + -ite1

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