About The Word Lepidomelane
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Lepidomelane
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What's The Definition Of Lepidomelane?
[n] a mica that is a biotite containing iron
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lepidomelane: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lepidomelane: See Also | biotite Lepidomelane In Webster's Dictionary \Lep`i*dom"e*lane\
(l[e^]p`[i^]*d[o^]m"[-e]*l[=a]n), n. [Gr. lepi`s -i`dos, a
scale + me`las, me`laina, black.] (Min.)
An iron-potash mica, of a raven-black color, usually found in
granitic rocks in small six-sided tables, or as an
aggregation of minute opaque scales. See {Mica}.
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