fernandinite
noun
fer·nan·di·nite
\ˌfərnənˈdēˌnīt\
Definition of fernandinite
-s
: a mineral consisting of a massive dull green hydrous calcium vanadyl vanadate
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Origin and Etymology of fernandinite
Eulagio E. Fernandini, 20th century Peruvian mine owner + English -ite
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