davidsonite

\\ˈdāvə̇dsəˌnīt, ÷-vəs-\ noun (-s)

Etymology: Thomas Davidson died 1885 British paleontologist who discovered it near Aberdeen, Scotland + English -ite

: a greenish variety of beryl

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davidsonite Min.

(ˈdeɪvɪdsənaɪt)

[Named 1836 after Dr. Davidson of Aberdeen: see -ite.]

A variety of beryl found near Aberdeen.

T. Thomson Min. I. 247.