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Stilbite
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What's The Definition Of Stilbite?Synonyms | Synonyms for Stilbite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Stilbite: See Also | Stilbite In Webster's Dictionary \Stil"bite\, n. [Gr. ? to glitter, shine: cf. F.
stilbite.] (Min.)
A common mineral of the zeolite family, a hydrous silicate of
alumina and lime, usually occurring in sheaflike aggregations
of crystals, also in radiated masses. It is of a white or
yellowish color, with pearly luster on the cleavage surface.
Called also {desmine}.
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