xonotlite

X8O1N1O1T1L1I1T1E1

noun

A mineral with the chemical formula Ca₆Si₆O₁₇(OH)₂, found in various colours.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounxonotlite (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA mineral with the chemical formula Ca₆Si₆O₁₇(OH)₂, found in various colours.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Tetela de Xonotla, Mexico, where it was found, and -ite.

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xonotlite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xonotlite

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Chicago

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