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granitite

American  
[gran-i-tahyt] / ˈgræn ɪˌtaɪt /

noun

  1. a granite rich in biotite.

granitite British  
/ ˈɡrænɪˌtaɪt /

noun

  1. any granite with a high content of biotite

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Etymology

Origin of granitite

First recorded in 1870–75; granite + -ite 1

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