chalilite Min.
(ˈkælɪlaɪt)
[named 1836; f. Gr. χαλίξ pebble, flint + -lite.]
A variety of Thomsonite of a reddish-brown colour.
1836 T. Thomson Min. I. 324 Chalilite..occurs in the Donegore mountains. 1843 Portlock Geol. 218 Chalilite, common, in..the Sandy Braes district in County Antrim. |