halotrichite

noun

ha·​lot·​ri·​chite

haˈlä‧trəˌkīt

plural -s

1

: a mineral FeAl₂(SO₄)₄.22H₂O consisting of a hydrous iron aluminum sulfate

2

: any of several sulfates similar to halotrichite in construction and habit

Word History

Etymology

German halotrichit, from hal- + trich- + -it -ite

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