elaeolite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil, oil”) +‎ -lite.

Noun

elaeolite (countable and uncountable, plural elaeolites)

  1. (mineralogy) A variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour.

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