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Definition of Perthite

1. n. A kind of feldspar consisting of a laminated intertexture of albite and orthoclase, usually of different colors.

Definition of Perthite

1. Noun. (geology) A laminated mixture of two feldspars of different colours ¹

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Definition of Perthite

1. an intergrowth of two particular minerals [n -S]

Medical Definition of Perthite

1. A kind of feldspar consisting of a laminated intertexture of albite and orthoclase, usually of different colours. Perthit"ic. Origin: So called from Perth, in canada. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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