gmelinite

noun

gmelin·​ite
-ˌnīt
plural -s
: a mineral (Na2,Ca)Al2Si4O12.6H2O consisting of a colorless or light-colored zeolite isomorphous with chabazite (hardness 4.5, specific gravity 2–2.2)

Word History

Etymology

Christian G. Gmelin †1860 German chemist + English -ite

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“Gmelinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gmelinite. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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