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chabazite

cha·ba·zite [ kábbə zt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mineral found in hot springs: a pink, yellow, white, or colorless aluminosilicate mineral of the zeolite group. Source: cavities in igneous rocks, hot spring deposits.

[Early 19th century. < French chabazie< Greek khabazie, misspelling of khalazie< khalaza "hail"; from its form and color]
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