slavikite

noun

slav·​ik·​ite
ˈslavə̇ˌkīt
plural -s
: a mineral (Na, K)2Fe10(OH)6(SO4)13.63H2O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic sodium ferric sulfate and occurring as small greenish yellow rhombohedral crystals on weathered shales from Bohemia

Word History

Etymology

Czech slavíkite, from František Slavik †1957 Czech mineralogist + Czech -ite

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“Slavikite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slavikite. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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