sinhalite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, magnesium, and oxygen.

Word forms

sinhalite

Etymology

Named for the type locality in Sanskrit सिंहल (siṃhala, “Sri Lanka”) + -ite.

Derived words

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