Palagonite Definition
pə-lăgə-nīt
noun
A brown, yellow, or orange volcanic glass that is interstitial material in pillow lava or in amygdules and is formed through the hydration of tachylyte.
American Heritage
Origin of Palagonite
German Palagonit after Palagonia municipality in southern Sicily where it is found
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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