zunyite

noun

zun·​yite

ˈzünˌyīt

plural -s

: a mineral Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl consisting of a basic silicate, chloride, and fluoride of aluminum and occurring in minute transparent tetrahedrons

Word History

Etymology

Zuñi Mine, near Silverton, Colorado + English -ite

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