meliphanite

noun

me·​liph·​a·​nite

mə̇ˈlifəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral occurring as a fluosilicate of sodium, calcium, and beryllium in yellow crystals

Word History

Etymology

meliphane + -ite

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