"alstonite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After German Alstonit, from Alston Moor where it was discovered. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|Alstonit}} German Alstonit Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alstonite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) An aragonite mineral consisting of an isomorphous mixture of calcium and barium carbonates. Wikipedia link: alstonite Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: bromlite
    Sense id: en-alstonite-en-noun-7vyFX82r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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