word
andalusite
an-dah-LOO-syt
ˌændəˈluːsaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
andalusite
Dictionary meaning
An aluminum silicate mineral that exhibits pleochroism (displaying different colors when viewed from different angles), typically appearing olive green, red, or yellow.
History and origin
Named after Andalusia in Spain, where it was first described.
Common mispronunciations
AN-dah-loo-sitean-dah-LOO-site
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