mordenite

noun

mor·​den·​ite

ˈmȯ(r)dᵊnˌīt

plural -s

: a zeolite approximately (Ca₁Na₂,K₂)₄Al₈Si₄₀O₉₆.28H₂O found in minute crystals or fibrous concretions

Word History

Etymology

Morden, Nova Scotia + English -ite

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