teinite

noun

tein·​ite

ˈtāˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₁₃(SO₄)₃(TeO₄)₁₀.26H₂O consisting of hydrous sulfate and tellurate of copper

Word History

Etymology

Teine, name of a mine in Hokkaido, Japan + English -ite

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