gilalite

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noun

A monoclinic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.

Scrabble 9

Meanings

noun
  1. chemistryA monoclinic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.

Origin

Named for type locality, Gila County, Arizona, + -lite.

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Chicago

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