caryopilite

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek κάρυον (káruon, nut) for its brown color and πίλος (pílos, felt) for its texture, +‎ -ite.

Noun[edit]

caryopilite

  1. (mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.

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