thulite

English
Thulite found in Leksvik, Norway.

Etymology

From Thule +‎ -ite, because some believe that Thule was in Norway.

Noun

thulite (uncountable)

  1. A pink, translucent variety of zoisite first discovered in Norway, often spotted with white calcite.
    Synonym: rosaline

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Italian

Noun

thulite m (uncountable)

  1. Thulite.
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