inyoite

noun

in·​yo·​ite

ˈin(ˌ)yōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂B₆O₁₁.13H₂O consisting of a hydrous calcium borate occurring in colorless monoclinic crystals (hardness 2, specific gravity 2)

Word History

Etymology

Inyo county, California, its locality + English -ite

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