redingtonite

noun

red·​ing·​ton·​ite

ˈrediŋtəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral approximately (Fe₁Mg₁Ni)(Cr,Al)₂(SO₄)₄.22H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of iron, magnesium, nickel, chromium, and aluminum that is possibly a chromium halotrichite

Word History

Etymology

Redington mercury mine, Napa county, California + English -ite

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