harmotome

[ hahr-muh-tohm ]

noun

1. a zeolite mineral related to stilbite, occurring in twinned crystals.

harmotome

/ ˈhɑːməˌtəʊm /

noun

1. a mineral of the zeolite group consisting of hydrated aluminium barium silicate in the form of monoclinic twinned crystals. Formula: Ba(Al 2 Si 6 O 16 ).6H 2 O

Word History and Origins

Origin of harmotome¹

1795–1805; < French < Greek harmó ( s ) joint + -tomos -tome

Word History and Origins

Origin of harmotome¹

C19: from French, from Greek harmos a joint + tomē a slice, from temnein to cut

Example Sentences

Antrim, and with harmotome in the lead mines at Strontian in Argyllshire.

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