lizardite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Serpentine.

Word forms

lizardite lizardites

Etymology

Named in 1955 by Eric J.W. Whittaker and Jack Zussman for the type locality: 'The Lizard', Cornwall, UK Lizard + -ite

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