datolite

Noun

(plural datolites)

(mineralogy) A borosilicate of lime commonly occurring in glassy, greenish crystals, with the chemical formula Ca B Si O₄(OH).

Origin

From Ancient Greek δατέομαι (dateomai, “I divide”) +‎ -lite; in allusion to the granular structure of a massive variety.

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Certain pseudomorphs of chalcedony after datolite, from Haytor in Devonshire, have received the name of "haytorite."

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