cordylite

noun

cor·​dyl·​ite

ˈkȯ(r)dᵊlˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ce,La)₂Ba(CO₃)₃F₂ consisting of a carbonate and fluoride of cerium, lanthanum, and barium

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary cordyl- (from Late Greek kordylē club) + -ite; originally formed as German kordylit

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