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apophyllite

a·poph·yl·lite [ ə póffə lt, àppə fíl līt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
white, pink, or pale green mineral: a white, pale pink, or pale green hydrated silicate mineral containing potassium, calcium, and fluorine

[Early 19th century. <apo- + Greek phullon "leaf," because it peels when heated]
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