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faujasite
noun
fau·ja·site
\ˈfōzhəˌsīt, -ˌzīt\
Definition of faujasite
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: a mineral (Na2,Ca)Al2Si4O12.6H2O consisting of a colorless or white hydrous aluminosilicate of sodium and calcium (hardness 5, specific gravity 1.92)
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Origin and Etymology of faujasite
French, from Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond †1819 French geologist + French -ite
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