andesine

[an-duh-zeen]

an·de·sine

[an-duh-zeen]
noun
a mineral, intermediate in the plagioclase feldspar group, having a play of colors and usually found as crystals in igneous rocks.

Origin:
1860–65; named after Andes; see -ine2
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andesine (ˈændɪˌziːn, -zɪn)
 
n
a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi3O8.CaAl2Si2O8
 
[C19: from the Andes (where it is found) + -ine1]

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andesine   (ān'də-zēn')  Pronunciation Key 
A white, gray, green or yellow mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group. Andesine occurs in igneous rocks such as andesite and diorite. Chemical formula: (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8.
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