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Definition of Harmotome

1. n. A hydrous silicate of alumina and baryta, occurring usually in white cruciform crystals; cross- stone.

Definition of Harmotome

1. Noun. (minerology) A rare zeolite, a hydrated barium silicate that forms vitreous white monoclinic crystals. ¹

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Medical Definition of Harmotome

1. A hydrous silicate of alumina and baryta, occurring usually in white cruciform crystals; cross-stone. A related mineral, called lime harmotome, and Phillipsite, contains lime in place of baryta. Origin: Gr. A joint + to cut: cf. F. Harmotome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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