afwillite
|af-wil-lite|
C2
/æfˈwɪlaɪt/
rare mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afwillite' originates from the name of the mineralogist 'Alfred Willet', who first described the mineral.
Historical Evolution
'afwillite' was named in honor of Alfred Willet, and the name has remained unchanged since its discovery.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply a name given to a newly discovered mineral, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare calcium silicate mineral found in metamorphosed limestone.
Afwillite is often found in association with other minerals like tobermorite.
Last updated: 2025/05/27 17:06