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pisanite

noun
pi·​sanite | \ pə̇ˈzäˌnīt, -zaˌn-\
plural -s

Definition of pisanite

: a mineral (Fe,Cu)SO4.7H2O consisting of a hydrous iron copper sulfate isomorphous with melanterite and kirovite

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History and Etymology for pisanite

German pisanit, from Félix Pisani †1920 French chemist and mineralogist + German -it -ite

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