About The Word Pollucite
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Pollucite
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What's The Definition Of Pollucite?
[n] a rare mineral that is an important source of cesium
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pollucite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pollucite: See Also | atomic number 37 | atomic number 55 | caesium | cesium | Cs | mineral | Rb | rubidium Pollucite In Webster's Dictionary \Pol"lu*cite\, n. [See {Pollux}, and 4th {Castor}.]
(Min.)
A colorless transparent mineral, resembling quartz, occurring
with castor or castorite on the island of Elba. It is a
silicate of alumina and c[ae]sia. Called also {pollux}.
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