noun
willemite
A zinc silicate mineral, Zn₂SiO₄. Technical term used in mineralogy.
珪酸亜鉛鉱は蛍光を発することで知られている。
Willemite is known for its fluorescence.
The Japanese name is a compound of 珪酸 (silicic acid) + 亜鉛 (zinc) + 鉱 (ore/mineral), reflecting its chemical composition. The English name 'willemite' honors King William I of the Netherlands.