"huntite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the name of Walter Frederick Hunt (1882–1975), US mineralogist, + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ite}} + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} huntite
  1. (mineralogy) A trigonal-trapezohedral mineral containing calcium, carbon, magnesium, and oxygen. Categories (topical): Minerals

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