cole|man|ite

cole|man|ite
cole|man|ite «KOHL muh nyt», noun.
a mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium borate, occurring in colorless to white, monoclinic crystals, found in California. Colemanite is the principal natural source of borax. Formula: Ca2B6O11•5H2O
[< William T. Coleman, 1824-1893, a civic leader of San Francisco + English -ite1]

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