larnite

noun

larn·​ite
ˈlärˌnīt
plural -s
: a mineral β-Ca2SiO4 consisting of the unstable beta form of calcium silicate

Word History

Etymology

Larne, city in northern Ireland, its locality + English -ite

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“Larnite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larnite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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