faujasite

noun fau·ja·site \ ˈfōzhəˌsīt , -ˌzīt \

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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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