overite
noun
over·ite
\ˈōvəˌrīt\
Definition of overite
-s
: a mineral Ca3Al8(PO4)8(OH)6.15H2O consisting of hydrous basic phosphate of aluminum and calcium
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Origin and Etymology of overite
Edwin Over, born 1903 American mineral collector + English -ite
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