rinneite

noun

rin·​ne·​ite

ˈrinēˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral NaK₃FeCl₆ consisting of a chloride of iron, potassium, and sodium and occurring in colorless, pink, violet, or yellow granular masses (hardness 3, specific gravity 2.3)

Word History

Etymology

German rinneit, from W. B. Rinne †1933 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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