rosenbuschite

noun

ro·​sen·​busch·​ite

ˈrōzᵊnˌbu̇ˌshīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca,Na)₃(Zr,Ti)Si₂O₈F consisting of a silicate and fluoride of zirconium, titanium, sodium, and calcium

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian rosenbuschit, from Harry Rosenbusch †1914 German geologist + Norwegian -it -ite

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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