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margarite

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mar·ga·rite  (märg-rt)
n.
1. A rock formation that resembles beads, found in glassy igneous rocks.
2. Archaic A pearl.

[Ultimately from Greek margarts, pearl, probably of Iranian origin.]

margarite [ˈmɑːgəˌraɪt]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Minerals) a pink pearly micaceous mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate. Formula: CaAl4Si2O10(OH)2
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) an aggregate of minute beadlike masses occurring in some glassy igneous rocks
[via German from Greek margaron pearl]


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In Lodge's strange romance A Margarite of America, it was stated that in the chamber of the queen one could behold "all the chaste ladies of the world, inchased out of silver, looking through fair mirrours of chrysolites, carbuncles, sapphires, and greene emeraults.
 
 
 
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