hackmanite

noun

hack·​man·​ite

ˈhakməˌnīt

plural -s

: a sodalite containing a little sulfur and usually fluorescing orange or red under ultraviolet light

Word History

Etymology

Victor Hackman, 19th century Finnish scientist + English -ite

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