vulpinite

Questions

What does vulpinite mean?

A scaly granular variety of anhydrite of a grayish-white colour, used for ornamental purposes.

Where does vulpinite come from?

From Costa Volpino (“a place name in Italy”) + -ite (“a mineral”).

How to pronounce vulpinite

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