minnesotaite

noun

min·​ne·​so·​ta·​ite

plural -s

: a hydrous silicate of iron Fe₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂ probably isomorphous with talc

Word History

Etymology

Minnesota (state) + English -ite

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