zoisite
noun/ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/
Etymology Named after Austrian scientist Baron Sigmund Zois von Edelstein (1747-1819) in 1805. + -ite
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A mineral with orthorhombic crystals, Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)O(OH).
- Derived terms
- clinozoisite, zoisitic, zoisitization, zoisitized