dickite

noun

dick·​ite

ˈdiˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ consisting of a basic silicate of aluminum found relatively well crystallized in clays : a polymorph of kaolinite

Word History

Etymology

Allan B. Dick †1926 English mineralogist + English -ite

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