sagenite
noun
sag·e·nite
\ˈsajəˌnīt\
Definition of sagenite
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: a mineral consisting of an acicular rutile that occurs in reticulated forms and is often embedded in quartz or other minerals
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Origin and Etymology of sagenite
French sagénite, from Latin sagena large fishing net + French -ite
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