rhodizite

noun

rhodi·​zite

ˈrōdəˌzīt,

ˈräd-

plural -s

: a mineral NaKLiAl₄Be₃B₁₀O₂₇ consisting of a borate of aluminum, beryllium, lithium, potassium, and sodium occurring in white isometric crystals (hardness 8, specific gravity 3.4)

Word History

Etymology

German rhodizit, from Greek rhodizein to be rose-red (from rhodon rose + -izein -ize) + German -it -ite; from its reddening effect on the blowpipe flame

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