Delessite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Delessite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A magnesium-rich form of chamosite that is a member of the chlorite group.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A magnesium-rich form of chamosite that is a member of the chlorite group.
Example Sentences
Several delessites and chloropals occurring in basalts have a composition very close to that of the glass.
Word Forms
- delessites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chamoisite, allochalcoselite, magnesiochloritoid, dellaite, chamosite, choloalite.
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