sahlinite
noun
sah·lin·ite
\ˈsäləˌnīt\
Definition of sahlinite
-s
: a mineral Pb14(AsO4)2O9Cl4 composed of an arsenate, oxide, and chloride of lead
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Origin and Etymology of sahlinite
probably from Swedish sahlinit, from Carl Sahlin, 20th century Swedish scientist + Swedish -it -ite
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