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buetschliite

noun
buetsch·li·ite | \ˈbu̇chlēˌīt\
variants: or less commonly bütschliite
plural -s

Definition of buetschliite 

: a mineral K6Ca2(CO3)5.6H2O consisting of hydrous carbonate of potassium and calcium

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History and Etymology for buetschliite

Otto Bütschli (Buetschli) †1920 German zoologist + English -ite

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