berzeliite

noun

ber·​ze·​li·​ite

(ˌ)bər-ˈzē-lē-ˌīt

variants or berzelite

(ˌ)bər-ˈzē-ˌlīt,

ˈbər-zə-

plural -s

: a mineral (Mg,Mn)₂(Ca,Na)₃(AsO₄)₃ consisting of a bright yellow arsenate of calcium, magnesium, and manganese (specific gravity 4.03)

Word History

Etymology

German berzeliit, from Baron J. J. Berzelius + German -it -ite

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