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axinite
ax·i·nite
[
áksi nt
]
noun
Definition:
brown mineral with wedge-shaped crystals:
a brilliant brown borosilicate mineral containing calcium and aluminum, occurring in wedge-shaped crystals
[
Early 19th century. < Greek
axinē
"ax"
]
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