1 odontolite | Definition of odontolite

odontolite

noun
odon·​to·​lite | \ ōˈdäntᵊlˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of odontolite

: a mineral consisting of fossil bone or tooth made bright blue by phosphate of iron

called also bone turquoise, fossil turquoise

History and Etymology for odontolite

French, from odont- + -lite

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