kehoeite
noun
ke·hoe·ite
\ˈkē(ˌ)(h)ōˌīt\
Definition of kehoeite
-s
: a mineral Al8(Zn,Ca)3(PO4)6(OH)1221H2O(?) consisting of a massive basic hydrous calcium aluminum zinc phosphate (specific gravity 2.3)
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Origin and Etymology of kehoeite
Henry Kehoe, 19th century American mineralogist + English -ite
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