"pollucite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pollucites [plural]
Etymology: From Pollux + ite, named after Pollux, the twin of Castor, as it is often found associated with castorite (now petalite). Etymology templates: {{af|en|Pollux|ite}} Pollux + ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} pollucite (plural pollucites)
  1. (mineralogy) A colorless transparent mineral of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes. Categories (topical): Cesium, Minerals
    Sense id: en-pollucite-en-noun-Wnexrte3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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