lopezite
noun
lo·pez·ite
\ˈlōpəˌzīt\
Definition of lopezite
-s
: a mineral K2Cr2O7 consisting of a dichromate of potassium and found in the nitrate deposits of Chile
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Origin and Etymology of lopezite
Emiliano López, 20th century Chilean mineral collector + English -ite
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