Granitite
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any of various types of granite containing a high percentage of biotite. countable, uncountable
"In several places, notably on the road to Coffin's Beach, and in the vicinity of Bond's Hill, on the west side of Squam River, opposite the city of Gloucester, the diorite is in such a position as to indicate that it is included in the granitite."
Example
More examples"In several places, notably on the road to Coffin's Beach, and in the vicinity of Bond's Hill, on the west side of Squam River, opposite the city of Gloucester, the diorite is in such a position as to indicate that it is included in the granitite."
Etymology
From granite + -ite.
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