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erionite

noun
er·​i·​o·​nite | \ ˈerēəˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of erionite

: a mineral NaKCaAl4Si12O32.12H2O consisting of zeolitic aluminosilicate of sodium, potassium, and calcium occurring in aggregates of orthorhombic fibrous white crystals resembling wool (specific gravity 2)

History and Etymology for erionite

Greek erion wool + English -ite

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