strengite

noun

streng·​ite

ˈstreŋˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral FePO₄.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous iron phosphate, occurring mostly in pale red botryoidal masses, and being isomorphous with variscite (specific gravity 2.87)

Word History

Etymology

German strengit, from Johann A. Streng †1897 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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