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cordylite

noun
cor·​dyl·​ite | \ ˈkȯ(r)dᵊlˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of cordylite

: a mineral (Ce,La)2Ba(CO3)3F2 consisting of a carbonate and fluoride of cerium, lanthanum, and barium

History and Etymology for cordylite

International Scientific Vocabulary cordyl- (from Late Greek kordylē club) + -ite; originally formed as German kordylit

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