holmquistite

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What does holmquistite mean?

A lithium magnesium aluminium inosilicate mineral, varying in colour from black or violet to sky blue.

Where does holmquistite come from?

Per Johan Holmquist, Swedish petrologist, + -ite.

How to pronounce holmquistite

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