See Also: chagal(dictionary)

cancrinite (iou) and chagal (iou)


cancrinite (iou)



cancrinite noun. M19.
[from Georg Cancrin (1774-1845), Russian statesman + -ITE1.]
Mineralogy. A hexagonal aluminosilicate and carbonate of sodium and calcium which belongs to the feldspathoid group and usu. occurs as masses of yellow-brown crystals.

chagal (iou)



chagal noun. E20.
[Sanskrit chagala coming from a goat.]
In the Indian subcontinent: a water-bottle, usu. of canvas or leather.