crestmoreite

noun

crest·​more·​ite

ˈkres(t)mōˌrīt,

-mȯˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of hydrated calcium silicate occurring in compact snow-white masses

Word History

Etymology

Crestmore, California + English -ite

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