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anorthite

Pronunciation: /əˈnɔːθʌɪt/

Definition of anorthite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a calcium-rich mineral of the feldspar group, typically white, occurring in many basic igneous rocks.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from an-1 + Greek orthos 'straight' + -ite1

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