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hiortdahlite

noun
hiort·​dahl·​ite | \ ˈyȯ(r)tËŒdäˌlÄ«t, -dəˌl-\
plural -s

Definition of hiortdahlite

: a rare mineral (Ca,Na)13Zr3Si9(O,OH,F)33 consisting essentially of a sodium calcium zirconium silicate containing also fluorine and occurring as pale yellow tabular triclinic crystals

History and Etymology for hiortdahlite

Norwegian hiortdahlit, from T. H. Hiortdahl †1925 Norwegian chemist + Norwegian -it -ite

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