rankinite

noun

ran·​kin·​ite

ˈraŋkə̇ˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₃Si₂O₇ consisting of a rare calcium silicate

Word History

Etymology

George A. Rankin †1963 American chemist + English -ite

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