pectolite

[ pek-tuh-lahyt ]

/ ˈpɛk təˌlaɪt /

noun

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

Nearby words

pectineal muscle, pectiniform, pectinogen, pectinose, pectize, pectolite, pectoral, pectoral cross, pectoral fin, pectoral girdle, pectoral muscle

Origin of pectolite

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

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