Holmquistite
noun
Holm·quist·ite
ˈhōmˌkwiˌstīt also -ōlm-
plural -s
: a mineral (Na,K,Ca)Li(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si8O22(OH)2 consisting of an alkali and a silicate of iron, magnesium, lithium, and aluminum and related to hornblende
Word History
Etymology
Swedish hölmquistit, from Persian Johan Hölmquist, Swedish scientist + Swedish -it -ite
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