Albitic

/ælˈbɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing something that contains albite mineral or has the characteristics and composition of albite.

Etymology

From albite + '-ic' (adjective suffix), a standard geological term formation describing rocks that are rich in or composed of albite.

Kelly Says

When a geologist describes granite as 'albitic,' they're pointing out that it's unusually rich in the white feldspar albite, which affects how the rock looks and behaves.

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