sinhalite
Meanings
noun
- An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, magnesium, and oxygen.
Word forms
Etymology
Named for the type locality in Sanskrit सिंहल (siṃhala, “Sri Lanka”) + -ite.
Derived words
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