pinite

[ pin-ahyt, pee-nahyt ]

noun

1. a micaceous mineral, similar in composition to muscovite, formed by chemical alteration of various other minerals.

pinite

/ ˈpɪnaɪt; ˈpaɪ- /

noun

1. a greyish-green or brown mineral containing amorphous aluminium and potassium sulphates

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinite¹

1795–1805; < German Pinit, named after Pini, mine in Germany; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinite¹

C19: from German Pinit, named after the Pini mine, Schneeberg, Saxony

Example Sentences

Pinite has been said to have been also discovered in this spot.

From Project Gutenberg

In the granite rocks on the high hills south-east of Trewellard, Pinite is to be observed.

From Project Gutenberg