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sengierite

noun
seng·​i·​er·​ite | \ˈseŋēəˌrīt\
plural -s

Definition of sengierite 

: a mineral Cu(UO2)(VO4)(OH).4H2O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic vanadate of copper and uranyl

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History and Etymology for sengierite

Edgard Sengier, 20th century Belgian mine official + English -ite

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