lopezite

noun

lo·​pez·​ite

ˈlōpəˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral K₂Cr₂O₇ consisting of a dichromate of potassium and found in the nitrate deposits of Chile

Word History

Etymology

Emiliano López, 20th century Chilean mineral collector + English -ite

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