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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A hydrous sulphate of iron, occurring in tabular monoclinic crystals of a reddish-violet color: it is found in Chili.

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  • noun mineralogy A rare iron sulfate mineral that forms violet or white triclinic crystals.

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F A von Quenstedt, German mineralogist, and -ite.

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