retinalite

noun

re·​tin·​a·​lite

rə̇ˈtinᵊlˌīt

plural -s

: a massive variety of serpentine of a honey-yellow or greenish color and a waxy or resinous luster

Word History

Etymology

retin- entry 1 + -lite

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