Sillimanite
fibrous gray-blue crystal
GenderBoyOriginEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Benjamin Silliman)Say itSIL-ih-muh-nitePopularityextremely rare
Pronounced SIL-ih-muh-nite
About the name Sillimanite
Sillimanite forms in fine fibrous crystals of blue-gray, named for a pioneering American chemist. It's an intellectual, distinguished name with quiet strength.
intellectual, distinguished, and quietly resilient
Fun fact
Sillimanite was named for Benjamin Silliman, a founding figure of American science education.
Nicknames for Sillimanite
SilManny
Variations
SillimanManny