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albitite

noun
al·​bi·​tite | \ ˈal-bə-ˌtīt\
plural -s

Definition of albitite

: a granular dike rock consisting essentially of albite

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First Known Use of albitite

1893, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for albitite

albite + -ite

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