datolite

noun

dat·​o·​lite
ˈdatᵊlˌīt
plural -s
: a mineral Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 consisting of a basic calcium borosilicate commonly occurring in glassy greenish crystals

Word History

Etymology

German datolith, from Greek dateisthai to divide + German -lith; from its granular structure

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“Datolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/datolite. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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