"mariposite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mariposites [plural]
Etymology: From Mariposa + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Mariposa|ite}} Mariposa + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} mariposite (countable and uncountable, plural mariposites)
  1. (mineralogy) A chromium-rich variety of mica, giving a green color to the generally white dolomitic marble in which it is commonly found. Wikipedia link: mariposite Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: virginite

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