ungemachite

noun

un·​ge·​mach·​ite

ˈəngəˌmäˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral K₃Na₉Fe(SO₄)₆(OH)₃.9H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate of potassium, sodium, and iron

Word History

Etymology

Henri-Léon Ungemach †1936 Belgian crystallographer + English -ite

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