ˌkalēˈäfəˌlīt, ˌkāl- noun
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Etymology: German kaliophilit, from kalio- (from New Latin kalium ) + -phil -phile + -it -ite
: a colorless mineral KAlSiO 4 of volcanic origin consisting of potassium aluminum silicate that occurs in acicular crystals or fine threads (hardness 6, specific gravity 2.5-2.6)