morinite

noun

mo·​rin·​ite

ˈmōrəˌnīt,

ˈmȯr-

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂Ca₄Al₄(PO₄)₄O₂F₆.5H₂O that consists of a basic aluminum calcium sodium fluophosphate occurring in colorless to white or pale pink monoclinic crystals (hardness 4.5, specific gravity 2.9)

called also jezekite

Word History

Etymology

French, from Morineau, 19th century French mine director + French -ite

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