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Meaning of alloclasite in English:

alloclasite

Pronunciation /aləˈkleɪzʌɪt/

noun

Mineralogy

  • A rare mineral consisting of a sulphide and arsenide of iron and cobalt (often with other metals), typically occurring as aggregates of slender, steel-grey crystals.

    Approximate formula: (Co,Fe)AsS. Crystal system: orthorhombic.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From German Alloklas alloclase + -ite.