margarite
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, Margherita, and marguerite.
Noun edit
margarite (countable and uncountable, plural margarites)
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Etymology 2 edit
From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”) + -ite. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Noun edit
margarite (countable and uncountable, plural margarites)
- (mineralogy) A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.
Translations edit
member of the mica group
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Further reading edit
- David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Margarite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
- “margarite”, in Mindat.org[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.