li noun Mineralogy.
a variety of pyrolusite, MnO 2 , having well-developed crystals.
Origin:
1840–50; < German Polianit, irregular < Greek poliaínesthai to grow white (with sea foam), derivative of poliós gray; see -ite1
1840–50; < German Polianit, irregular < Greek poliaínesthai to grow white (with sea foam), derivative of poliós gray; see -ite1
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