cryptohalite

noun

cryptohalite

noun

Etymology From crypto- + halite, because it was mixed in with salammoniac in the type locality. + -ite.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing fluorine, hydrogen, nitrogen, and silicon.

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