allanite

English

Etymology

From Thomas Allan +‎ -ite.

Noun

allanite (plural allanites)

(mineralogy) Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals.

Derived terms

allanitic

Translations

any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals

Finnish: allaniitti
Portuguese: alanita f, allanita f, alanite f

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