powellite

noun

pow·​ell·​ite

ˈpau̇əˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral CaMoO₄ consisting of a calcium molybdate occurring in small yellow tetragonal pyramidal crystals isomorphous with scheelite

Word History

Etymology

John W. Powell †1902 American geologist + English -ite

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