Meanings
noun
- chemistryA monoclinic-prismatic mineral with the chemical formula Na₃Pb₂(SO₄)₃Cl.
Origin
Named after a town near the type locality, Caracoles, Chile, + -ite.
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caracolite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caracolite
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