different between erionite vs erinite

erionite

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ????? (érion, wool) +? -ite

Noun

erionite (countable and uncountable, plural erionites)

  1. (mineralogy) A zeolite mineral with a molecular structure similar to chabazite, usually found in weathered volcanic ash.

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erinite

English

Etymology

Erin +? -ite, referring to Ireland, where it occurs.

Noun

erinite (countable and uncountable, plural erinites)

  1. (mineralogy) A hydrous copper arseniate of an emerald-green colour.

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2021) , “Erinite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database

Anagrams

  • nierite, niterie

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