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froh·​berg·​ite | \ ˈfrōˌbərˌgīt \
plural -s

Definition of frohbergite

: a mineral FeTe2 consisting of a telluride of iron and belonging to the marcasite group

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History and Etymology for frohbergite

Max H. Frohberg, born 1901 Canadian geologist born in Germany + English -ite

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“Frohbergite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frohbergite. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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