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nacrite

noun
na·​crite | \ ˈnāˌkrīt\
plural -s

Definition of nacrite

: a clay mineral Al2Si2O5(OH)4 consisting of hydrous silicate of aluminum and being polymorphous with kaolinite

History and Etymology for nacrite

French, from nacre + -ite; from its pearly scales

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