Comptonite

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Thomsonite \Thom"son*ite\, n. [From R. D. Thomson, of Glasgow.]
     (Min.)
     A zeolitic mineral, occurring generally in masses of a
     radiated structure. It is a hydrous silicate of aluminia,
     lime, and soda. Called also {mesole}, and {comptonite}.
     [1913 Webster]