molybdophyllite

noun

mo·​lyb·​do·​phyl·​lite

məˌlibdōˈfiˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Pb,Mg)₂SiO₄.H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous lead magnesium silicate

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary molybd- + phyll- + -ite; from its occurrence in foliated masses

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