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mooreite

noun
moore·ite | \ ˈmu̇ˌrīt , ˈmōˌ- , ˈmȯˌ- \
plural -s

Definition of mooreite 

: a mineral (Mg,Zn,Mn)8(SO4)(OH)144H2O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate of magnesium, zinc, and manganese

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History and Etymology for mooreite

Gideon E. Moore †1895 American chemist + English -ite

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