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pinite
[ pin-ahyt, pee-nahyt ]
noun
- a micaceous mineral, similar in composition to muscovite, formed by chemical alteration of various other minerals.
pinite
/ ˈpɪnaɪt; ˈpaɪ- /
noun
- a greyish-green or brown mineral containing amorphous aluminium and potassium sulphates
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pinite1
C19: from German Pinit, named after the Pini mine, Schneeberg, Saxony
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Example Sentences
Pinite has been said to have been also discovered in this spot.
From Project Gutenberg
In the granite rocks on the high hills south-east of Trewellard, Pinite is to be observed.
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