danburite

noun

dan·​bur·​ite

ˈdanbəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral CaB₂(SiO₄)₂ consisting of a calcium borosilicate that is transparent to translucent and in crystal habit resembles topaz

Word History

Etymology

Danbury, Connecticut, its locality + English -ite

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