margarite

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”). Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, Margherita, and marguerite.

Noun

margarite (countable and uncountable, plural margarites)

  1. (obsolete) pearl

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “a pearl”) +‎ -ite. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

margarite (countable and uncountable, plural margarites)

  1. (mineralogy) A calcium-rich member of the mica group of phyllosilicates, forming white to pinkish or yellowish-gray masses or thin laminae.
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Further reading
  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Margarite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “margarite”, in Mindat.org‎, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.
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