kroehnkite

noun

kroehn·​kite
variants or kröhnkite
ˈkreŋˌkīt
plural -s
: a mineral Na2Cu(SO4)2.2H2O consisting of an azure-blue hydrous copper sodium sulfate that occurs massive

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish krönnkite, from B. Kröhnke, 19th century German mineralogist + Spanish -ite

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“Kroehnkite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kroehnkite. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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