augelite

noun

au·​ge·​lite

ˈȯjəˌlīt,

-gə-

plural -s

: a mineral Al₂(OH)₃PO₄ consisting of a colorless or white basic aluminum phosphate (specific gravity 2.7)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary auge- (from Greek augē brightness) + -lite; probably originally formed as German augelith; akin to Albanian agój to dawn, Old Slavic jugŭ south; basic meaning: brightness

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