Etymology

johachidolite

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Today it means: An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, calcium, and oxygen. Full definition →

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The story

Named for type locality Johachido district (an old name for Sanpal-Tong) in North Korea, + -lite.

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