zoisite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/
Etymology
Named after Austrian scientist Baron Sigmund Zois von Edelstein (1747-1819) in 1805. + -ite
Meanings
- A mineral with orthorhombic crystals, Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)O(OH).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoisites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
zoisitized · zoisitization · zoisitic · clinozoisite
Translations (6)
ja 黝簾石 (mineral) · ja 灰簾石 (mineral) · cmn 黝簾石 /黝帘石 (mineral) · fr zoïsite (mineral) · fi zoisiitti (mineral) · la zoisītēs (mineral)