boleite
noun
bo·le·ite
\bōˈlāˌīt, -ˈlēˌ-\
Definition of boleite
-s
: a mineral Pb9Cu8Ag3Cl21(OH)16.2H2O consisting of a basic and hydrous lead copper silver chloride
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Origin and Etymology of boleite
French boleite, from Boleo, village near Santa Rosalía, Lower California, Mexico + French -ite
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