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alamosite

noun
al·​a·​mos·​ite | \ ¦a-lə-¦mō-ˌsīt\
plural -s

Definition of alamosite

: a monoclinic lead silicate PbSiO3 occurring in white or colorless radiating fibers (hardness 4.5, specific gravity 6.5)

First Known Use of alamosite

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alamosite

Álamos, Sonora, Mexico, its locality + English -ite

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