leucite

leucite Definition

leu·cite (-sīt′)

noun

a white or gray mineral, KAlSiO, found in potassium-rich igneous rocks; potassium aluminum silicate

Etymology: Ger leucit, now leuzit (< Gr leukos, white: see light) + -it, -ite

leucite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

crystal: The very fine leucite crystals in Avante are smaller & rounder than other products.

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