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gillespite

noun
gil·​les·​pite | \ gə̇ˈleËŒspÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of gillespite

: a mineral BaFeSi4O10 consisting of a micaceous silicate of barium and iron

History and Etymology for gillespite

Frank Gillespie, 20th century American collector of mineralogical specimens + English -ite

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