bianchite

noun

bi·​an·​chite

bē-ˈaŋ-ˌkīt

plural -s

: a rare mineral (Zn,Fe)SO₄.6H₂O consisting of hydrous sulfate of zinc and iron occurring as white crystalline crusts

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Angelo Bianchi, born 1892 Italian mineralogist + Italian -ite

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