zunyite

Meaning

Noun

A fluorosilicate mineral of alumina occurring in tetrahedral crystals, chemical formula Al₁₃Si₅O₂₀(OH,F)₁₈Cl.

Origin

Named after the Zuni mine, in Colorado; see -ite.

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