tavistockite

noun

tav·​is·​tock·​ite

ˈtavəˌstäˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₃Al₂(PO₄)₃(OH)₃ consisting of a basic calcium aluminum phosphate and occurring in minute white crystals

Word History

Etymology

Tavistock, Devonshire, England + English -ite

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