jarlite

noun

jarl·​ite

ˈyärˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral NaSr₃Al₃F₁₆ consisting of an alumino-fluoride of sodium and strontium

Word History

Etymology

C. F. Jarl, 20th century Danish official in the cryolite industry + English -ite

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