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legrandite

noun
le·grand·ite | \ləˈgranˌdīt\
plural -s

Definition of legrandite 

: a mineral Zn14(OH)(AsO4)9‧12H2O consisting of a hydrous basic arsenate of zinc

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History and Etymology for legrandite

Legrand, name of a 20th century Belgian mine manager who collected the specimen + English -ite

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