English Explanatory Dictionary

mariposite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chromium-rich variety of mica, giving a green color to the generally white dolomitic marble in which it is commonly found.

Word forms

mariposite mariposites

Etymology

From Mariposa + -ite.

Synonyms

virginite
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