hühnerkobelite

noun

hüh·​ner·​ko·​bel·​ite
¦h(y)ünə(r)¦kōbəˌlīt
plural -s
: a mineral (Na,Ca)(Fe,Mn)2(PO4)2 consisting of phosphate of sodium, calcium, iron, and manganese and being isomorphous with varulite

Word History

Etymology

Hühnerkobel, region in Bavaria, Germany, its locality + English -ite

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“Hühnerkobelite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/h%C3%BChnerkobelite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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