aphrodite
English
stevensite sample, labelled aphrodite
Alternative forms
Etymology
From stem of Ancient Greek ἀφρός (aphrós, “sea foam, froth”) (for its supposed resemblance) + -ite.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈæ.fɹəʊ.daɪt/
Noun
aphrodite (uncountable)
- (mineralogy) A soft and earthy mineral of a white or yellowish color, and with a waxy lustre, found at Langbanshytta in Sweden. It is a hydrated silicate of magnesia, and resembles meerschaum.
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Further reading
- “Stevensite” in David Barthelmy, Webmineral Mineralogy Database, 1997–.
- “Stevensite”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, accessed 29 August 2016.
- stevensite in the Handbook of Mineralogy.
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