analcitite
|a-nal-ci-tite|
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/əˈnælsɪˌtaɪt/
massive form of analcime mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analcitite' originates from 'analcime' (a mineral name) with the suffix '-ite' used to denote minerals or rocks.
Historical Evolution
'analcitite' was formed by combining 'analcime' and the mineralogical suffix '-ite' in English, and has been used in mineralogy since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the massive form of analcime, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral consisting of analcime in a compact, massive form, rather than in crystals.
Analcitite is often found in volcanic rocks.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/27 22:36