smaragdite en · NOUN
Etymology
Compare French smaragdite; so called from its emerald-green color. See smaragd.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A green foliated kind of amphibole, observed in eclogite and some varieties of gabbro.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smaragdites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |