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goyazite

noun
goy·a·zite | \ ˈgȯi(y)əˌzīt \
plural -s

Definition of goyazite 

: a mineral SrAl3(PO4)2(OH)5.H2O consisting of a granular yellowish white hydrous strontium aluminum phosphate

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History and Etymology for goyazite

French goyazite, from Goyaz (Goiaz), state in Brazil + French -ite

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