andesine

[ an-duh-zeen ]

noun
  1. a mineral, intermediate in the plagioclase feldspar group, having a play of colors and usually found as crystals in igneous rocks.

Origin of andesine

1
1860–65; named after Andes; see -ine2

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British Dictionary definitions for andesine

andesine

/ (ˈændɪˌziːn, -zɪn) /


noun
  1. a feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi 3 O 8 .CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8

Origin of andesine

1
C19: from the Andes (where it is found) + -ine 1

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Scientific definitions for andesine

andesine

[ ăndə-zēn′ ]


  1. 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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