mooreite

noun

moore·​ite

ˈmu̇ˌrīt,

ˈmōˌ-,

ˈmȯˌ-

plural -s

: a mineral (Mg,Zn,Mn)₈(SO₄)(OH)₁₄4H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate of magnesium, zinc, and manganese

Word History

Etymology

Gideon E. Moore †1895 American chemist + English -ite

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