lonsdaleite

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How do you pronounce lonsdaleite?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/.

What does lonsdaleite mean?

A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon. Also called hexagonal diamond.

Where does lonsdaleite come from?

From Lonsdale + -ite, in honour of Irish crystallographer Kathleen Lonsdale.

How to pronounce lonsdaleite

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