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PECTOLITE
Etymology
Noun
pectolite (plural pectolites)
(mineral) a gray-white mineral inosilicate hydroxide of calcium and sodium that crystallizes in the triclinic system, with the chemical formula NaCa2Si3O8(OH).
Source: Wiktionary
Pec"to*lite, n. Etym: [L. pecten a comb + -lite.] (Min.)
Definition: A whitish mineral occurring in radiated or fibrous crystalline masses. It is a hydrous silicate of lime and soda.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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