roscherite

noun

roscher·​ite
ˈräshəˌrīt,
ˈrōsh-
plural -s
: a mineral (Ca,Mn,Fe)2Al(PO4)2(OH).2H2O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of aluminum, manganese, calcium, and iron and occurring in dark brown monoclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

German roscherit, from Walter Roscher, 20th century German mineral collector) + German -it -ite

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roscherite was in 1915

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“Roscherite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roscherite. Accessed 31 Jan. 2023.

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