disthene
English
Etymology
Ancient Greek twice + force: compare French disthène. So called in allusion to its unequal hardness in two different directions, or from its positive and negative electric properties.
References
- “disthene”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Further reading
- David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Disthene”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
- “disthene”, in Mindat.org, Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2024.
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