kremersite

noun

kremers·​ite

ˈkremərˌzīt,

ˈkrām-

plural -s

: a volcanic mineral product [(NH₄),K]₂FeCl₅.H₂O consisting of a hydrous chloride of potassium, ammonium, and iron that occurs in red octahedrons

Word History

Etymology

German kremersit, after P. Kremers, 19th century German chemist who described it + German -it -ite

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