phillipsite

[ fil-ip-sahyt ]

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noun

a zeolite mineral, similar to stilbite but with potassium replacing some of the calcium.

1815–25; named after J. W. Phillips (1775–1828), English mineralogist; -ite ¹

Crystals of zeolites (phillipsite) form in the red-clay as radiate, nodular groups.

Morvenite (from Morven in Argyllshire) is the name given to small transparent crystals formerly referred to as phillipsite.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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