durangite

noun

du·​ran·​gite

d(y)əˈraŋˌgīt,

-)u̇ˈ-

plural -s

: an orange-red mineral NaAlFAsO₄ consisting of a fluoride and arsenate of sodium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Durango, state in Mexico + English -ite

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