elpasolite

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noun

An isometric-hexoctahedral colorless mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, potassium, and sodium.

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Meanings

nounelpasolite (countable and uncountable, plural elpasolites)

plural elpasolites

  1. countableuncountablechemistryAn isometric-hexoctahedral colorless mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, potassium, and sodium.

Origin

Named for type locality El Paso County, Colorado, + -lite.

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APA

elpasolite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elpasolite

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Chicago

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