brugnatellite

noun

bru·​gna·​tel·​lite

ˌbrünyəˈteˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₆Fe(OH)₁₃(CO₃).4H₂O consisting of a hydrous ultrabasic carbonate of iron and magnesium occurring in flesh-red lamellar masses

Word History

Etymology

Italian brugnatellite, from Luigi Brugnatelli †1928 Italian mineralogist + Italian -ite

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