Where does “halloysitic” come from?

halloysitic (English) comes from English halloysite, from Belgian d'Halloy.

halloysitic (English): Relating to, or containing, halloysite

Definitions

  1. Relating to, or containing, halloysite

Ancestry of “halloysitic”, step by step

halloysitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English halloysite

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishhalloysiteA monoclinic-domatic clay mineral containing...
2Belgiand'Halloy

via English ic

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishicrelated or pertaining to; having the character of
Every word from Belgian d'HalloyEvery word from English halloysite