"peristerite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: peristerites [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon”) + -ite. In reference to the iridescence of a pigeon's neck. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|περιστερά||pigeon}} Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon”), {{af|en|-ite}} -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} peristerite (plural peristerites)
  1. (mineralogy) A variety of albite, whitish and slightly iridescent. Categories (topical): Minerals

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