spurrite

noun

spurr·​ite

ˈspər‧ˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₅(SiO₄)(CO₃) consisting of a calcium silicate and carbonate and occurring in light gray granular masses

Word History

Etymology

Josiah E. Spurr †1950 American geologist + English -ite

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