genthelvite

noun

genthel·​vite

ˈgen(t)thəlˌvīt,

(ˈ)gent¦helˌ-,

genˈthelˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral (Zn,Fe,Mn)₈Be₆Si₆O₂₄S₂ consisting of a silicate and sulfide of zinc and beryllium and usually containing also iron and manganese isomorphous with danalite and helvite

Word History

Etymology

Frederick A. Genth †1893 American mineralogist born in Germany + English helvite

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