brazilianite

brazilianite
/breuh zil"yeuh nuyt'/, n.
a mineral, sodium aluminum phosphate, Na2Al6P4O16(OH)8, occurring in yellow-green crystals with a vitreous luster: used as a gem.
[1810-20; BRAZILIAN (after the place of origin) + -ITE1]

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