leptite

noun

lep·​tite

ˈlepˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a fine-grained leucocratic metamorphic rock that is composed essentially of quartz and feldspar sometimes along with dark minerals

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary lept- + -ite

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