gillespite

noun

gil·​les·​pite

gə̇ˈleˌspīt

plural -s

: a mineral BaFeSi₄O₁₀ consisting of a micaceous silicate of barium and iron

Word History

Etymology

Frank Gillespie, 20th century American collector of mineralogical specimens + English -ite

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