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Webster 1913 Edition

Francolite

Fran′co-lite

,
Noun.
(Min.)
A variety of apatite from Wheal
Franco
in Devonshire.

Definition 2024

francolite

francolite

English

Noun

francolite ‎(countable and uncountable, plural francolites)

  1. (mineralogy) A synonym of carbonate-rich fluorapatite; a variety of apatite.

Etymology

Named for type locality Wheal Franco, a copper mine in Tavistock, in Devon, England, +‎ -lite.

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