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Definition of Petalite

1. n. A rare mineral, occurring crystallized and in cleavable masses, usually white, or nearly so, in color. It is a silicate of aluminia and lithia.

Definition of Petalite

1. Noun. (minerology) A rare pegmatitic mineral, a lithium aluminosilicate, with the chemical formula LiAlSi₄O₁₀; used in the manufacture of crystallized glass ceramics. ¹

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Medical Definition of Petalite

1. A rare mineral, occurring crystallized and in cleavable masses, usually white, or nearly so, in colour. It is a silicate of aluminia and lithia. Origin: Cf. F. Petalite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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