monimolite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μόνιμος (mónimos, “stable, permanent”) + -lite because it is a mineral that resists chemical decomposition.

Noun

monimolite

  1. (mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing antimony, calcium, lead, and oxygen.

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Monimolite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “monimolite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.
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