vauquelinite

noun

vau·​que·​lin·​ite

ˈvōk(ə)lə̇ˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Pb,Cu)₃(CrO₄,PO₄)₂(?) consisting of a green to brown lead copper phosphate and chromate

Word History

Etymology

Swedish vauquelinit, from Louis N. Vauquelin †1829 French chemist + Swedish -it -ite

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