erionite
noun
er·i·o·nite
\ˈerēəˌnīt\
Definition of erionite
-s
: a mineral NaKCaAl4Si12O32.12H2O consisting of zeolitic aluminosilicate of sodium, potassium, and calcium occurring in aggregates of orthorhombic fibrous white crystals resembling wool (specific gravity 2)
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Origin and Etymology of erionite
Greek erion wool + English -ite — more at erineum
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