narsarsukite

noun

nar·​sar·​suk·​ite

ˌnärsə(r)ˈsəˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂(Ti,Fe)Si₄(O,F) consisting of a silicate and fluoride of sodium, iron, and titanium

Word History

Etymology

Narsarssuak, near Ivigtut, South Greenland + English -ite

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