gadolinite
nounEtymology After the Finnish chemist Johan Gadolin (1760-1852), + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A dark, vitreous mineral that is a complex mixture of silicates of cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, yttrium, beryllium, and iron, with the chemical formula (Ce,La,Nd,Y)₂FeBe₂Si₂O₁₀.
- Derived terms
- gadolinium