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SCOLECITE
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Noun
scolecite (countable and uncountable, plural scolecites)
(mineral) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
Source: Wiktionary
Scol"e*cite ( or ; 277), n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Definition: A zeolitic mineral occuring in delicate radiating groups of white crystals. It is a hydrous silicate of aluminia and lime. Called also lime mesotype.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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