Meaning & use
Leucite
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A white or gray mineral composed of potassium aluminum silicate, typically found in potassium-rich volcanic rocks.
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Geologists collected samples of leucite from the slopes of the volcano.
Leucite crystals give certain lavas their distinctive glassy sheen.
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Leucite's name derives from the Greek 'leukos,' meaning 'white,' referring to its typical pale color.
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