mariposite

English

Etymology

Mariposa +‎ -ite

Noun

mariposite (countable and uncountable, plural mariposites)

  1. (mineralogy) A chromium-rich variety of mica, giving a green color to the generally white dolomitic marble in which it is commonly found.
    Synonym: virginite

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