adelite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄδηλος (ádēlos, “indistinct”) +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ.dəl.aɪt/

Noun

adelite (plural adelites)

  1. (mineralogy) A rare mineral, a calcium-magnesium arsenate, forming blue, green, yellow or grey orthorhombic crystals.

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