voltaite
noun
vol·ta·ite
\ˈvältəˌīt\
Definition of voltaite
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: a mineral (K,Fe)3Fe(SO4)3.4H2O or HK2Fe4(Fe,Al)3(SO4)10.13H2O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of potassium and iron
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Origin and Etymology of voltaite
Italian voltaita, from Alessandro Volta †1827 Italian physicist + Italian -ita -ite
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