Albitite

/ælˈbɪtaɪt/ noun

Definition

A type of rock that is almost entirely composed of the mineral albite, creating an extremely light-colored, nearly pure albite stone.

Etymology

From albite + '-ite' (rock suffix), following mineralogical nomenclature where '-ite' denotes a rock type composed primarily of a specific mineral.

Kelly Says

Albitite is so pure that it's nearly white and sometimes so uniform it looks artificial—miners can sometimes extract it for industrial uses because of its singular composition.

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