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colemanite

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cole·man·ite  (klm-nt)
n.
A natural white or colorless hydrated calcium borate, Ca2B6O11·5H2O, a principal source of borax.
[After William Tell Coleman (1824-1893), American merchant in California.]
colemanite [ˈkəʊlməˌnaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a colourless or white glassy mineral consisting of hydrated calcium borate in monoclinic crystalline form. It occurs with and is a source of borax. Formula: Ca2B6O11.5H2O
[named after William T. Coleman (1824-93), American pioneer, owner of the mine in which it was discovered]
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