hanusite

noun

ha·​nus·​ite

ˈhänəˌs(h)īt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₂Si₃O₇(OH)₂.H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic silicate of magnesium that is a component of pectolite

Word History

Etymology

Czech hanušit, from Josef Hanuš †1956 Czech chemist + Czech -it -ite

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