leucite

[loo-sahyt]

noun

a whitish or grayish mineral, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi2O6, found in alkali volcanic rocks.

Origin of leucite

From the German word Leukit, dating back to 1790–1800. See leuco-, -ite¹

Related formsleu·cit·ic

[loo-sit-ik] /luˈsɪt ɪk/, adjectivepseu·do·leu·cite, noun

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Examples from the Web for leucite

Historical Examples of leucite

In the lava of 1848 leucite was found to reach 44.9 per cent.
Volcanoes: Past and Present
Edward Hull
Section of leucite crystal from the lava of 1868, with fluid cavities.
Volcanoes: Past and Present
Edward Hull
Leucite, lū′sīt, n. a whitish mineral occurring only in volcanic rocks.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)
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Nepheline appears to decrease in amount as leucite increases.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 5
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The flows from Kibo include nepheline and leucite basanite lavas rich in soda felspars.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3
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British Dictionary definitions for leucite

leucite

noun

a grey or white mineral consisting of potassium aluminium silicate: a source of potash for fertilizers and of aluminium. Formula: KAlSi 2 O 6

Derived Formsleucitic (luːˈsɪtɪk), adjective

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