antiperthite

noun

an·​ti·​perth·​ite

plural -s

: a feldspar rock consisting of plagioclase containing lamellae of orthoclase

antiperthitic

¦⸗(ˌ)⸗ˌ⸗¦thitik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

anti- entry 1 + perthite

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