Hauynite

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:04:54

Ha"uy*nite (?), n. [From the French mineralogist Hauy.] Min.

A blue isometric mineral, characteristic of some volcani rocks. It is a silicate of alumina, lime, and soda, with sulphate of lime.

 

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