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agricolite

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agric·​o·​lite | \ ə-ˈgri-kə-ˌlīt \
plural -s

Definition of agricolite

: monoclinic bismuth silicate : eulytite

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First Known Use of agricolite

1875, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for agricolite

German agricolit, from Georgius Agricola (Georg Bauer) †1555 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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The first known use of agricolite was in 1875

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“Agricolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agricolite. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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