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adelite

noun
ad·​e·​lite | \ ˈa-də-ˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of adelite

: a mineral consisting of a gray or grayish yellow calcium and magnesium arsenate CaMg(OH)AsO4 (hardness 5, specific gravity 3.74)

First Known Use of adelite

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for adelite

International Scientific Vocabulary adel- + -ite

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