Definition of POLLUCITE

pollucite

Plural: pollucites

Noun

  • a rare mineral that is an important source of cesium
  • A colorless transparent mineral of the zeolite family consisting of hydrous cesium aluminum silicate and occurring massive or crystallizing in cubes.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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