trudellite

noun

tru·​dell·​ite

trüˈdeˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Al₁₀Cl₁₂(OH)₁₂(SO₄)₃.3OH₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic aluminum chloride and sulfate and occurring in amber-yellow masses

Word History

Etymology

Harry W. Trudell, born 1884 American mineralogist + English -ite

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