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trimerite

noun
trim·​er·​ite | \ ˈtriməˌrÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of trimerite

: a mineral Be(Mn,Ca)(SiO4) consisting of a silicate of manganese, calcium, and beryllium and occurring in salmon-colored tabular crystals (hardness 6–7, specific gravity 3.5)

History and Etymology for trimerite

German trimerit, from Greek trimerēs of three parts + German -it -ite

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