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ralstonite

noun
ral·​ston·​ite | \ ˈrȯlztəˌnÄ«t, -lst-\
plural -s

Definition of ralstonite

: a mineral NaMgAl5F12(OH)6.3H2O consisting of a hydrous basic fluoride of aluminum, sodium, and magnesium in octahedral crystals

History and Etymology for ralstonite

J. Grier Ralston, 19th century American clergyman + English -ite

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