cirrolite

noun

cir·​ro·​lite

ˈsirəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of pale yellow alkaline calcium aluminum phosphate

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary cirro- (from Greek kirrhos orange-colored) + -lite; originally formed as Swedish kirrolit

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