laubmannite

noun

laub·​mann·​ite

ˈlau̇bməˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Fe₃Fe₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₁₂ consisting of a basic phosphate of ferrous and ferric iron

Word History

Etymology

Heinrich Laubmann, 20th century German mineralogist + English -ite

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