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  • noun mineralogy An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, and sulfur.

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  • A happy sort of name for a mineral. "Sir, I'd like a piece of gladite to carry in my pocket, please - just for luck and happiness." Type locality of this mineral is Gladhammar, Sweden.

    June 3, 2010