coquimbite

noun

co·​quim·​bite
kōˈkimˌbīt,
kəˈ-
plural -s
: a mineral consisting of a hydrous ferric sulfate Fe2(SO4)3.9H2O occurring in white or slightly colored masses

Word History

Etymology

German coquimbit, from Coquimbo province in Chile (where it was discovered) + German -it -ite

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“Coquimbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coquimbite. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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