centrallasite

noun

cen·​tral·​la·​site

sen‧ˈtraləˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral composed of a hydrous silicate of calcium, probably Ca₄Si₇O₁₈.5H₂O

Word History

Etymology

centr- + Greek allassein to change + English -ite

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