elaeolite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil, oil”) +‎ -lite.

Noun

elaeolite (plural elaeolites)

  1. (mineralogy) A variety of nepheline, usually massive and of a greasy lustre and grey to reddish colour.

Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2025) “Elaeolite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “elaeolite”, in Mindat.org‎[1], Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2025.
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