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René Just Haüy, (1743-1822), French crystallographer, + -ite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An isometric tectosilicate feldspathoid mineral with sulfate and chloride. Full definition →
René Just Haüy, (1743-1822), French crystallographer, + -ite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.