peristerite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon”) + -ite. In reference to the iridescence of a pigeon's neck.

Noun

peristerite (plural peristerites)

  1. (mineralogy) A variety of albite, whitish and slightly iridescent.
    Synonym: belomorite

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