boleite

noun

bo·​le·​ite

bōˈlāˌīt,

-ˈlēˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₉Cu₈Ag₃Cl₂₁(OH)₁₆.2H₂O consisting of a basic and hydrous lead copper silver chloride

Word History

Etymology

French boleite, from Boleo, village near Santa Rosalía, Lower California, Mexico + French -ite

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Rhymes for boleite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite