zeolitic
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a word derived from
zeolite.
zeolitenounany of a group of hydrated silicates of aluminum with alkali metals, commonly occurring as secondary minerals in cavities in basic volcanic rocks: used for their molecular sieve properties because they undergo dehydration with little or no change in crystal structure.
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The copper is also accompanied by epidote, calcite, prehnite, analcite and other zeolitic minerals.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various
The first layer spread over the wall of the cavity has been called the ``priming,'' and upon this basis zeolitic minerals may be deposited, as was pointed out by Dr M. F. Heddle.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Desmine, des′min, n. a zeolitic mineral occurring in clusters.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
The divisional planes often contain small films of other minerals, the commonest being calcite, gypsum and iron pyrites, but in some cases zeolitic minerals and galena have been observed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various