Where does “hematolite” come from?
hematolite (English) comes from English -lite, from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
hematolite (English): A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum,...
Definitions
- A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing aluminum,...
Ancestry of “hematolite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | -lite | used to form names of rocks and minerals |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |