katoptrite

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What does katoptrite mean?

A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, antimony, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.

Where does katoptrite come from?

Ancient Greek κάτοπτρον (kátoptron, “mirror”) + -ite, named "for the perfectly reflecting cleavage surfaces".

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