# rhodesite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An orthorhombic-dipyramidal silky white mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.

## Etymology
Named after Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902), British colonial statesman.
From Rhodes + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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