smaragdite
smaragdite · smaragdites
A green foliated kind of amphibole, observed in eclogite and some varieties of gabbroA green foliated kind of amphibole, observed in eclogite and some varieties of gabbro.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A green foliated kind of amphibole, observed in eclogite and some varieties of gabbro.
Origin
Compare French smaragdite; so called from its emerald-green color. See smaragd.Compare French smaragdite; so called from its emerald-green color. See smaragd.
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Forms
plural: smaragdites| Singular | smaragdite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable