marialite

noun ma·ri·a·lite \ məˈrēəˌlīt , ˈmar- \

Definition of marialite

plural -s

: a mineral Na₄Al₃Si₉O₂₄Cl that consists of a chlorine-bearing aluminosilicate of sodium and is isomorphous with meionite — see scapolite

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Origin and Etymology of marialite

German marialith, from Maria (latinized form of Marie, from Marie vom Rath, wife of Gerhard vom Rath †1888 German mineralogist) + German -lith -lite