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andesine

[ an-duh-zeen ]
/ ˈæn dəˌzin /
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noun
a mineral, intermediate in the plagioclase feldspar group, having a play of colors and usually found as crystals in igneous rocks.
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Origin of andesine

1860–65; named after Andes; see -ine2
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British Dictionary definitions for andesine

andesine
/ (ˈændɪˌziːn, -zɪn) /

noun
a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi 3 O 8 .CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8

Word Origin for andesine

C19: from the Andes (where it is found) + -ine 1
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Scientific definitions for andesine

andesine
[ ăndə-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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