mansfieldite

noun

mans·​field·​ite

ˈmanzˌfēlˌdīt,

-n(t)sˌf-

plural -s

: a mineral Al(AsO₄).2H₂O that consists of hydrous arsenate of aluminum and is isomorphous with scorodite

Word History

Etymology

George R. Mansfield †1947 American geologist + English -ite

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