Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
datolite .
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- noun Alternative spelling of
datolite .
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Upon this is a layer of datholite in the form of a crystalline plate, and over or above this, either in the basalt or hanging down into cavities in the sandstone, are the crystals or geodes of datholite.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882 Various
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This is a long known and somewhat noted locality for datholite, and no difficulty need be experienced in obtaining plenty of fair specimens.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882 Various
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The datholite, as in other localities, consists of groups of small colorless crystals.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882 Various
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Boric acid is also a constituent of certain silicates, such as tourmaline, axinite, and datholite.
A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. Cornelius Beringer 1886
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