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BABINGTONITE
Etymology
Named for Dr. Babbington
Noun
babingtonite
A mineral occurring in triclinic crystals approaching pyroxene in angle, and of a greenish black color. It is a silicate of iron, manganese, and lime.
Source: Wiktionary
Bab"ing*ton*ite, n. Etym: [From Dr. Babbington.] (Min.)
Definition: A mineral occurring in triclinic crystals approaching pyroxene in angle, and of a greenish black color. It is a silicate of iron, manganese, and lime.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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