hibschite

noun

hibsch·​ite

ˈhipˌshīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₂(OH)₄ consisting of a calcium aluminum silicate-hydroxide

Word History

Etymology

Joseph E. Hibsch, born 1882 Czech mineralogist + English -ite

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