kainosite
noun
kai·nos·ite
\ˈkīnəˌsīt, ˈkān-\
Definition of kainosite
-s
: a mineral Ca2(Ce,Y)2(SiO4)3CO3.H2O consisting of hydrous silicate and carbonate of calcium, cerium, and yttrium
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Origin and Etymology of kainosite
Swedish kainosit, from Greek kainos + Swedish -it -ite
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