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branchite Min.|ˈbræŋkaɪt| [ad. G. branchit (P. Savi 1842, in Neues Jahrb. f. Min. 459), f. the name of J. Branchi of Pisa: see -ite1.] A mineral resin found in fossil pine wood.
1851Dana Man. Min. 97 Branchite, found with coal, especially brown coal, and resembling wax or tallow. 1883Encycl. Brit. XVI. 429/1 Branchite,..is similar [to Scheererite]. |