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ussingite

noun
us·​sing·​ite | \ ˈəsiŋˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of ussingite

: a mineral Na2AlSi3O8(OH) consisting of a basic sodium aluminum silicate related to the zeolites and occurring in reddish violet masses (hardness 6–7, specific gravity 2.5)

History and Etymology for ussingite

Danish ussingit, from Niels V. Ussing †1911 Danish mineralogist + Danish -it -ite

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