mixite

noun

mix·​ite

ˈmikˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₁₁Bi(AsO₄)₅(OH)₁₀.6H₂O consisting of green to whitish hydrous basic copper bismuth arsenate

Word History

Etymology

German mixit, from A. Mixa, 19th century Czech mine inspector + German -it -ite

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