halotrichine

halotrichine Min.

(hæˈlɒtrɪkaɪn)

[f. Gr. ἁλο- salt + θρίξ, τριχ- hair: see -ine.]

A variety of halotrichite from the Solfatara, near Naples.

1863–72 Watts Dict. Chem. III. 6. Dana Min. (ed. 5) 655.