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tychite

noun
\ ˈtīˌkīt, ˈtiˌk-\
plural -s

Definition of tychite

: a rare mineral Na6Mg2(SO4)(CO3)4 that is an octahedral sulfate and carbonate of sodium and magnesium (hardness 3.5–4, specific gravity 2.59)

History and Etymology for tychite

Greek tychē + English -ite; from its chance discovery among other crystals

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