"epistolite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ, “letter, message”), because of its flat, white appearance, + -ite. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ἐπιστολή||letter, message}} Ancient Greek ἐπιστολή (epistolḗ, “letter, message”), {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} epistolite
  1. (mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, manganese, niobium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium. Categories (topical): Minerals

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