kermesite en · NOUN
Etymology
From kermes + -ite. Named after the dye kermes, and named thus, owing to the grainy reddish hue that the mineral often has. The name dates from 1832.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing antimony, oxygen, and sulfur.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kermesites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |