thomsenolite

noun

thom·​sen·​o·​lite

ˈtäm(p)sənəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral NaCaAlF₆.H₂O consisting of a hydrous fluoride of aluminum, calcium, and sodium and occurring in small white prismatic monoclinic crystals on cryolite

Word History

Etymology

Julius Thomsen †1909 Danish chemist + English -o- + -lite

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