cantonite Min.
(ˈkæntənaɪt)
[Named from Canton in Georgia, U.S.; see -ite.]
A variety of Covellite, in cubes, with a cubical cleavage.
| 1858 Shepard Min. App. 3 Cantonite..a dimorphic form of covelline. 1868 Dana Min. 84. |
cantonite Min.
(ˈkæntənaɪt)
[Named from Canton in Georgia, U.S.; see -ite.]
A variety of Covellite, in cubes, with a cubical cleavage.
| 1858 Shepard Min. App. 3 Cantonite..a dimorphic form of covelline. 1868 Dana Min. 84. |
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