First Known Use: 1884
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colemanite
noun cole·man·ite \ˈkōl-mə-ˌnīt\
Definition of COLEMANITE
: a colorless or white mineral consisting of a hydrous calcium borate occurring in monoclinic crystals
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Origin of COLEMANITE
William T. Coleman †1893 American businessman and mine owner
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