Holmquistite

noun

Holm·​quist·​ite

ˈhōmˌkwiˌstīt also -ōlm-

plural -s

: a mineral (Na,K,Ca)Li(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ consisting of an alkali and a silicate of iron, magnesium, lithium, and aluminum and related to hornblende

Word History

Etymology

Swedish hölmquistit, from Persian Johan Hölmquist, Swedish scientist + Swedish -it -ite

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