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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