sillenite

noun

sil·​len·​ite

ˈsiləˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Bi₂O₃ that consists of a native bismuth oxide in earthy masses and that is polymorphous with bismite

Word History

Etymology

L. G. Sillén, 20th century Swedish mineralogist + English -ite

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