Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
LAUMONTITE
Lau"mont*ite, n. Etym: [From Dr. Laumont, the discoverer.] (Min.)
Definition: A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles. [Written also laumonite.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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