Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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BRUIACHITE. Geol. A variety of calcium fluoride, fluorite (1886 Miner. Mag. VII. 42).
[Named from Loch Bruiaich, Invernessshire, by W. I. Macadam.]