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riebeckite
[ ree-be-kahyt ]
noun
- an amphibolic mineral, silicate of sodium and iron, occurring usually in feldspathoid rocks.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of riebeckite1
1885–90; named after Emil Riebeck (died 1885), German explorer; -ite 1
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Example Sentences
Riebeckite-granites (paisanites) have close affinities to aplites, shown especially in the prevalence of alkali felspars.
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