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lithidionite

noun
li·thid·i·o·nite | \lə̇ˈthidēəˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of lithidionite 

: a mineral (Cu,Na2,K2)Si3O7 consisting of a rare silicate of alkalies and copper

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History and Etymology for lithidionite

Italian litidionite, from Greek lithidion pebble (diminutive of lithos stone) + Italian -ite

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