perthite

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Definition of perthite

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A laminated mixture of two feldspars: plagioclase and either orthoclase or microcline.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A laminated mixture of two feldspars: plagioclase and either orthoclase or microcline.
  2. A native or inhabitant of the city of Perth, capital of Western Australia, Australia.

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Etymology

From Perth, Ontario + -ite.

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