lovozerite

noun

lo·​voz·​e·​rite

lōˈväzəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Na,K)₂(Mn,Ca)ZrSi₆O₁₆.3H₂O consisting of a hydrous silicate of alkalies, manganese, calcium, and zirconium

Word History

Etymology

Russian lovozerit, from Lovozero, village in the Kola peninsula, northwest Russia + Russian -it -ite

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