daphnite

noun

daph·​nite

-ˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Mg,Fe)₃(Fe,Al)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₈ consisting of a basic aluminosilicate of magnesium, iron, and aluminum belonging to the chlorite group

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary daphn- (from Greek daphnē laurel) + -ite; from its appearance; originally formed as German daphnit

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