anorthite
an·or·thite
noun \ə-ˈnȯr-ˌthīt\Definition of ANORTHITE
: a white, grayish, or reddish feldspar occurring in many igneous rocks
— an·or·thit·ic \ˌa-nȯr-ˈthi-tik\ adjective
See Origin of ANORTHITE
French, from a- + Greek orthos straight
First Known Use: 1823
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