leonite

noun

le·​o·​nite

ˈlēəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral K₂Mg(SO₄)₂.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous magnesium potassium sulfate occurring in monoclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

German leonit, from Leo Strippelmann 19th century German director of salt works + connective -n- + German -it -ite

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