dachiardite

noun

da·​chi·​ar·​dite

ˌdäkēˈärˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca, K₂, Na₂)₃Al₄Si₁₈O₄₅.14H₂O belonging probably to the zeolite group

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Antonio d'Achiardi †1902 Italian mineralogist + Italian -ite

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Rhymes for dachiardite

• actinolite
• adipocyte
• amphibolite
• anorthosite
• anthophyllite
• aragonite
• carbonatite
• cassiterite
• cristobalite
• crocidolite
• diatomite
• dithionite