deltaite

deltaite
\\ˈdeltəˌīt\ noun (-s)
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: delta (I) (Greek letter) + -ite; from the triangular appearance of the crystals in cross section
: a mineral Ca2Al2(PO4)2(OH)4.H2O consisting of a basic hydrous phosphate of calcium and aluminum

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