andrewsite

noun

an·drews·ite | \ˈan(ˌ)drüˌzīt\

plural -s

Definition of andrewsite

: a mineral consisting of a hydrous phosphate of copper and iron (Cu, Fe^II)₃Fe₆^III(PO₄)₄(OH)₁₂

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