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harstigite

noun
hars·​tig·​ite | \ ˈhärstəˌgÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of harstigite

: a mineral Be2Ca3Si3O11 consisting of a silicate of beryllium and calcium (hardness 5.5, specific gravity 3.05)

History and Etymology for harstigite

Swedish harstigit, from Harstig mine, Sweden + Swedish -it -ite

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