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Definition of Karpholite

1. n. A fibrous mineral occurring in tufts of a straw-yellow color. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and manganese.

Medical Definition of Karpholite

1. A fibrous mineral occurring in tufts of a straw-yellow colour. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and manganese. Origin: Gr. Rice straw: cf. F. Carpholithe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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