childrenite

noun

chil·​dren·​ite

ˈchildrəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Fe,Mn)Al(PO₄)(OH)₂2H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic iron aluminum phosphate in translucent pale yellowish to dark brown orthorhombic crystals (hardness 4.5–5, specific gravity 3.18–3.24)

Word History

Etymology

John George Children †1852 English scientist + English -ite

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