# sinhalite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, magnesium, and oxygen.

## Etymology
Named for the type locality in Sanskrit सिंहल (siṃhala, “Sri Lanka”) + -ite.

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