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glaucophane

Pronunciation: /ˈglɔːkəfeɪn/
Definition of glaucophane

noun

[mass noun]
  • a bluish sodium-containing mineral of the amphibole group, found chiefly in schists and other metamorphic rocks.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Glaukophan, from Greek glaukos 'bluish-green' + -phanēs 'shining'

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