ganomalite

noun

ga·​nom·​a·​lite

gəˈnäməˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂Pb₃Si₃O₁₁ consisting of a colorless to gray silicate of lead and calcium in tetragonal crystals or massive

Word History

Etymology

Swedish ganomalit, from Greek ganōma brightness (from ganos) + Swedish -lit -lite

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