dachiardite

noun

da·​chi·​ar·​dite

ˌdäkēˈärˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca, K₂, Na₂)₃Al₄Si₁₈O₄₅.14H₂O belonging probably to the zeolite group

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Antonio d'Achiardi †1902 Italian mineralogist + Italian -ite

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