scolecite

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Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek σκώληξ (skṓlēx, “worm”) + -ite

Noun[edit]

scolecite (countable and uncountable, plural scolecites)

  1. (mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.

References[edit]

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Scolecite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
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