nordenskioldine

nordenskioldine

[′nȯrd·ən‚shēl·dən]

(mineralogy)

CaSn(BO₃)₂ A colorless or sulfur-, lemon-, or wine-yellow, hexagonal mineral consisting of a borate of calcium and tin; occurs in tabular form and as lenslike crystals.

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