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zoisite

[ zoi-sahyt ]

noun

, Mineralogy.
  1. an orthorhombic dimorph of clinozoisite.

zoisite

/ ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt /

noun

  1. a grey, brown, or pink mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Ca 2 Al 3 (SiO 4 ) 3 (OH)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of zoisite1

1795–1805; named after Baron S. Zois von Edelstein (1747–1819), Slovenian nobleman who discovered it; -ite 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of zoisite1

C19: from German Zoisit; named after Baron Sigismund Zois von Edelstein (1747–1819), Slovenian nobleman; see -ite 1

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