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What's The Definition Of Perthite?Synonyms | Synonyms for Perthite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Perthite: See Also | Perthite In Webster's Dictionary \Perth"ite\, n. [So called from Perth, in canada.]
(Min.)
A kind of feldspar consisting of a laminated intertexture of
albite and orthoclase, usually of different colors. --
{Per*thit"ic}, a.
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