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zunyite

noun
zun·yite | \ ˈzünˌyīt \
plural -s

Definition of zunyite 

: a mineral Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl consisting of a basic silicate, chloride, and flouride of aluminum and occurring in minute transparent tetrahedrons

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History and Etymology for zunyite

Zuñi Mine, near Silverton, Colorado + English -ite

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