paigeite

noun

paige·​ite
ˈpāˌjīt
plural -s
: a mineral (Fe,Mg)FeBO5 consisting of borate of iron and magnesium in fibrous aggregates of coal-black crystals

Word History

Etymology

Sidney Paige, born 1880 American geologist + -ite

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“Paigeite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paigeite. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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