The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Stilbite \Stil"bite\, n. [Gr. ? to glitter, shine: cf. F.
stilbite.] (Min.)
A common mineral of the zeolite family, a hydrous silicate of
alumina and lime, usually occurring in sheaflike aggregations
of crystals, also in radiated masses. It is of a white or
yellowish color, with pearly luster on the cleavage surface.
Called also desmine.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Desmine \Des"mine\, n. [Gr. de`smh, desmo`s, bundle, fr. dei^n
to bind.] (Min.)
Same as Stilbite. It commonly occurs in bundles or tufts of
crystals.
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