sinhalite

noun

sin·​ha·​lite
ˈsin(h)əˌlīt
plural -s
: a mineral consisting of a magnesium aluminum borate that is structurally related to olivine and is occasionally used as a gem

Word History

Etymology

sinhal- (as in sinhalese) + -ite; from the fact that the gemstones identified as sinhalite came from Sri Lanka

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“Sinhalite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinhalite. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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