gyrolite

noun

gy·​ro·​lite

ˈjīrəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂Si₃O₇(OH)₂.H₂O consisting of hydrous calcium silicate in white concretions

Word History

Etymology

gyr- + -lite

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