troegerite
noun
troe·ger·ite
\ˈtrə̄gəˌrīt\
Definition of troegerite
-s
: a mineral (UO2)3(AsO4)2.12H2O that is a hydrous arsenate of uranium and occurs in lemon-yellow crystals
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Origin and Etymology of troegerite
German trögerit, from R. Tröger, 19th century German mining official + German -it -ite
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