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troegerite

noun
troe·ger·ite | \ˈtrə̄gəˌrīt\
plural -s

Definition of troegerite 

: a mineral (UO2)3(AsO4)2.12H2O that is a hydrous arsenate of uranium and occurs in lemon-yellow crystals

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History and Etymology for troegerite

German trögerit, from R. Tröger, 19th century German mining official + German -it -ite

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