silexite

noun

si·​lex·​ite

ˈsīˌlekˌsīt

plural -s

: an igneous rock composed essentially of quartz, occurring in dikes, and representing the end members of the pegmatitic intrusions

Word History

Etymology

Latin silex + English -ite

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