herschelite

noun

her·​schel·​ite
ˈhərshəˌlīt
plural -s
: a chabazite that consists of glassy crystals of complex twinned structure

Word History

Etymology

Sir John F. W. Herschel + English -ite

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“Herschelite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herschelite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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