scolecite
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editAncient Greek σκώληξ (skṓlēx, “worm”) + -ite
Noun
editscolecite (countable and uncountable, plural scolecites)
- (mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
References
edit- David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Scolecite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.