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angaralite

noun
an·​gar·​a·​lite | \ anˈgarəˌlÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of angaralite

: a mineral Mg2(Al, Fe)10Si6O29 consisting of a magnesium aluminum iron silicate and occurring in thin black plates (specific gravity 5.6)

First Known Use of angaralite

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for angaralite

German angaralith, from Angara river, U.S.S.R., its locality + German -lith -lite

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