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brazilianite

[ bruh-zil-yuh-nahyt ]

noun

  1. a mineral, sodium aluminum phosphate, Na 2 Al 6 P 4 O 16 (OH) 8 , occurring in yellow-green crystals with a vitreous luster: used as a gem.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of brazilianite1

1810–20; Brazilian ( def ) (after the place of origin) + -ite 1

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