Algerite

Quick meaning: Algerite is a noun meaning An altered form of scapolite, originally believed to be a unique mineral.

Meaning

An altered form of scapolite, originally believed to be a unique mineral.

Example Sentences

Kembleite: An obsolete local name, of unknown origin, used in reference to altered scapolite (algerite).

Algerite, named by Mr. Hunt in honour of its discoverer, Mr. Alger, is found in the town of Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey.

Prof. T. Sterry Hunt, of Montreal, has called my attention to the near relation between the composition of the Diana gieseckite and his analyses of the minerals algerite (this Journal, [2], viii, 105) and wilsonite (ib., xix, 428),

I offer it as a new mineral species which will take a place by the side of edingtonite ; and to connect with his favorite science, the name of one who is among its most successful cultivators, I propose for it the designation of Algerite.

Word Forms

• algerites

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include almandite, aldermanite, greenalite, alumstone, almeidaite, scapolite.

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