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Blend of zirconium + astrophyllite.
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Today it means: A complex mineral with the chemical formula (K,Na)₃(Mn,Fe)₇(Zr,Ti,Nb)₂Si₈O₂₄(OH,F)₇. Full definition →
Blend of zirconium + astrophyllite.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.