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Noun: anorthite  u'nor,thIt
  1. Rare plagioclastic feldspar occurring in many igneous rocks
    "Anorthite is the calcium-rich end member of the plagioclase series"

Derived forms: anorthites

Type of: oligoclase, plagioclase

Encyclopedia: Anorthite