chevkinite

noun

chev·​kin·​ite

ˈchefkə̇ˌnīt,

-evk-

plural -s

: a mineral approximately (Fe,Ca)(Ce,La)₂(Si,Ti)₂O₈ consisting of silicotitanate of iron, calcium, and rare-earth elements

Word History

Etymology

German tschewkinit, from Konstantin V. Chevkin (Tschewkin) †1875 Russian general and chief of Department of Mines of Russia + German -it -ite

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