Etymology

chantalite

C3H4A1N1T1A1L1I1T1E1

Today it means: A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon. Full definition →

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The story

Named after the wife of Halil Sarp (discoverer), Chantal Sarp + -ite.

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