† patriniteMin.Obs.|ˈpætrɪnaɪt| [Named after E. L. M. Patrin: see -ite.] An obsolete synonym of a. laminar felsite, b. Aikinite. 1811Pinkerton Petralogy I. 161 note, It is probably of the same nature with patrinite, or laminar felsite.1896Chester Dict. Names Min.