wollastonite
wol·las·ton·ite
noun \ˈwu̇-lə-stə-ˌnīt, ˈwä-\Definition of WOLLASTONITE
: a triclinic mineral consisting of a native calcium silicate occurring usually in cleavable masses
Origin of WOLLASTONITE
William H. Wollaston
First Known Use: 1823
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