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rensselaerite Min.|rɛnsəˈlɛəraɪt, ˈrɛnsələraɪt|
[Named in 1837 after Gov. Stephen Van Rensselaer: see -ite.]
A variety of talc, found in various parts of New York State and Canada, having a fine compact texture which makes it capable of being worked on a lathe and manufactured into various articles.
1860Worcester cites Dana. 1863Dana Man. Geol. 81 Rensselaerite is a kind of Soapstone of compact structure. |