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shortite
noun
short·ite
\ˈshȯrtˌīt\
Definition of shortite
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: a mineral Na2Ca2(CO3)3 consisting of a carbonate of sodium and calcium
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Origin and Etymology of shortite
Maxwell N. Short †1952 American mineralogist + English -ite
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