cuprorivaite

noun

cu·​pro·​ri·​va·​ite

-ri-,

-ˌvīt

plural -s

: a mineral approximately CaCuSi₄O₁₀.H₂O consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and copper

Word History

Etymology

cupr- + rivaite (synonym of wollastonite), from Dr. Carlo Riva Italian mineralogist + English -ite

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