mosandrite

noun

mo·​san·​drite

mōˈsanˌdrīt

plural -s

: a mineral approximately NaCa₆Ce₂(Ti,Zr)₂Si₇O₂₄(OH,F)₇ consisting of a silicate of sodium, calcium, titanium, zirconium, and the cerium metals

Word History

Etymology

German mosandrit, from Carl G. Mosander †1858 Swedish chemist + German -it -ite

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