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rhodizite

noun
rhodi·​zite | \ ˈrōdəˌzīt, ˈräd-\
plural -s

Definition of rhodizite

: a mineral NaKLiAl4Be3B10O27 consisting of a borate of aluminum, beryllium, lithium, potassium, and sodium occurring in white isometric crystals (hardness 8, specific gravity 3.4)

History and Etymology for rhodizite

German rhodizit, from Greek rhodizein to be rose-red (from rhodon rose + -izein -ize) + German -it -ite; from its reddening effect on the blowpipe flame

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