tyrolite

noun

tyr·​o·​lite

ˈtirəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral Cu₅Ca(AsO₄)₂(CO₃)(OH)₄.6H₂O(?) that is a hydrous hydroxide, arsenate, and carbonate of copper and calcium

Word History

Etymology

German tirolit, from Tyrol, Austria + German -it -ite

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