Etymology:Russiandashkesanit, from Dashkesan, Azerbaijan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, its locality + Russian -it-ite
: a mineral consisting of a chloroaluminosilicate of sodium, potassium, iron, and magnesium (Na,K)Ca2(Fe,Mg)5(Si,Al)8O22Cl2 and belonging near hastingsite in the amphibole group