weberite

noun

weber·​ite

ˈwebəˌrīt,

ˈvāb-,

ˈwēb-

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂MgAlF₇ consisting of a fluoride of sodium, magnesium, and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Danish weberit, from Theobald Weber, 19th century Danish industrialist + Danish -it -ite

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