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lesleyite

noun
les·​ley·​ite | \ ˈleslēˌīt, -ezl-\
plural -s

Definition of lesleyite

: a mineral approximately K2Al8²/₃ Si4O20(OH)4 consisting of a brittle mica that is related to margarite but contains potassium

History and Etymology for lesleyite

John Lesley, Jr., 19th century American on whose farm it was found + English -ite

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