thulite

English

Thulite found in Leksvik, Norway.

Etymology

From Thule +‎ -ite, because some believe that Thule was in Norway.

Noun

thulite (uncountable)

1. A pink, translucent variety of zoisite first discovered in Norway, often spotted with white calcite.

   Synonym: rosaline

Coordinate terms

• clinothulite
• zoisite

Translations

mineral

• Polish: thulit (pl)
• Russian: тулит (ru) (tulit)
• Ukrainian: тулiт (tulit)

Italian

Noun

thulite m (uncountable)

1. Thulite.