pectolite

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[pek-tuh-lahyt] / ˈpɛk təˌlaɪt /

noun

a mineral, hydrous calcium sodium silicate, usually occurring in radiating groups of crystals in rock cavities.

Etymology

Origin of pectolite

1820–30; < Greek pēktó ( s ) made solid ( see pectic) + -lite

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Considerable quantities of pectolite may generally be found on the dump, but also in Shaft No. 1, and especially No. 2.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 344, August 5, 1882 by Various

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