zunyite
noun
zun·yite
\ˈzünˌyīt\
Definition of zunyite
-s
: 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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Origin and Etymology of zunyite
Zuñi Mine, near Silverton, Colorado + English -ite
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