pollucite

noun

pollucite

noun

Etymology From Pollux + -ite, named after Pollux, the twin of Castor, as it is often found associated with castorite (now petalite).

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A colorless transparent mineral of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes.

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