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alurgite

noun
alur·​gite | \ əˈlərˌjīt, ˈalər-\
plural -s

Definition of alurgite

: a manganese mica of purplish color

First Known Use of alurgite

1868, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alurgite

International Scientific Vocabulary alurg- (from Greek halourgēs genuine purple dye, literally, wrought in or by the sea, from hals salt, sea + -ourgēs, from ergon work) + -ite; originally formed as German alurgit

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