pollucite
pollucite · pollucites
A colorless transparent mineral of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium…A colorless transparent mineral of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes.
Meaning
1 sensesA colorless transparent mineral of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes.
More definitions
- a rare mineral that is an important source of cesium
Origin
From Pollux + -ite, named after Pollux, the twin of Castor, as it is often found associateFrom Pollux + -ite, named after Pollux, the twin of Castor, as it is often found associated with castorite (now petalite).
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Forms
plural: pollucites| Singular | pollucite |
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