nacrite

noun

na·​crite

ˈnāˌkrīt

plural -s

: a clay mineral Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ consisting of hydrous silicate of aluminum and being polymorphous with kaolinite

Word History

Etymology

French, from nacre + -ite; from its pearly scales

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