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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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SUSANNITE. Geol. A dimorphous variety of Leadhillite (1827 Edb. New Philosoph. Jnl. III. 117).
[Called by H. J. Brooke from the Susanna leadmine at Leadhills.]
