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andesine

[an-duh-zeen] /ˈæn dəˌzin/
noun
1.
a mineral, intermediate in the plagioclase feldspar group, having a play of colors and usually found as crystals in igneous rocks.
Origin of andesine
1860-1865
1860-65; named after Andes; see -ine2
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andesine

/ˈændɪˌziːn; -zɪn/
noun
1.
a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi3O8.CaAl2Si2O8
Word Origin
C19: from the Andes (where it is found) + -ine1
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andesine
  (ān'də-zēn')   
A white, gray, green or yellow mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group. Andesine occurs in igneous rocks such as andesite and diorite. Chemical formula: (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8.
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