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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“Hanusite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanusite. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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