Definition of LONSDALEITE

lonsdaleite

Meanings

Plural: lonsdaleites

Noun

  • A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon. Also called hexagonal diamond.

Origin / Etymology

From Lonsdale + -ite, in honour of Irish crystallographer Kathleen Lonsdale.

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