salmonsite

noun salm·ons·ite \ ˈsa(l)mənˌzīt \

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:a mineral Mn₉Fe₂(PO₄)₈.14H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous manganese iron phosphate occurring in buff-colored cleavable masses (specific gravity 2.9)

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Frank A. Salmons, 20th century American mineralogist + English -ite

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