stilbite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tectosilicate zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate, common in volcanic rocks.

Word forms

stilbite stilbites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek στίλβω (stílbō, “shine”) + -ite.

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