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pollucite

noun
pol·lu·cite | \pəˈlüˌsīt, ˈpälyəˌ-\
plural -s

Definition of pollucite 

: a colorless transparent mineral (Cs,Na)2Al2Si4O12.H2O of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes

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History and Etymology for pollucite

Latin Polluc-, Pollux Pollux + English -ite (after German pollux pollucite)

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