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rankinite
noun
ran·kin·ite
\ˈraŋkə̇ˌnīt\
Definition of rankinite
-s
: a mineral Ca3Si2O7 consisting of a rare calcium silicate
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Origin and Etymology of rankinite
George A. Rankin †1963 American chemist + English -ite
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