"clairite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Claire + -ite, after Claire Zingg Martini, wife of Jacques Martini, who discovered and named the mineral. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Claire|-ite}} Claire + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} clairite
  1. (mineralogy) A triclinic yellow mineral containing hydrogen, iron, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Categories (topical): Minerals

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