nagatelite

noun

nag·​a·​tel·​ite

ˌnagəˈteˌlīt

plural -s

: a rare mineral Ca₂(Ce,La)₂Al₄Fe₂(Si,P)₆O₂₅(OH)(?) that consists of phosphosilicate of aluminum, the rare earths, calcium, and iron, that is related to clinozoisite, and that occurs in black tabular masses

Word History

Etymology

Nagatejima, headland on the Noto peninsula, Japan + English -lite

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