pollucite

noun

pol·​lu·​cite

pəˈlüˌsīt,

ˈpälyəˌ-

plural -s

: a colorless transparent mineral (Cs,Na)₂Al₂Si₄O₁₂.H₂O of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes

Word History

Etymology

Latin Polluc-, Pollux Pollux + English -ite (after German pollux pollucite)

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