Meaning
any mineral consisting of a solid solution of gehlenite (Ca₂Al₂SiO₇) and akermanite (Ca₂MgSi₂O₇)
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek μέλι (méli, “honey”) + -lite.
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