nephrite
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nephrite Definition
(n)
an
amphibole
mineral
consisting
of
calcium
magnesium
silicate
in
monoclinic
crystalline
form
;
a
source
of
jade
that
is
less
valuable
than
from
jadeite
;
once
believed
to
cure
kidney
disorders
nephrite Synonyms
nephrite
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