ido·crase
| \ ˈī-də-ˌkrās
, ˈi-, -ˌkrāz \
, ˈi-, -ˌkrāz \
Definition of idocrase
: a mineral that is a complex silicate especially of calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminum
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“Idocrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idocrase. Accessed 27 May. 2022.
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