Pisolite

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pi=so=lite

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Pisolite, n. [Gr. a pea + -lite: cf. F. pisolithe.].

A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also peastone, peagrit. [1913 Webster]

" Oölite is similar in structure, but the concretions are as small as the roe of a fish." [1913 Webster]

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