wherryite

noun

wher·​ry·​ite

-rēˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₄Cu(CO₃) (SO₄)₂(OH,Cl)₂O(?) consisting of a basic carbonate and sulfate of lead and copper and sometimes containing chlorine

Word History

Etymology

Edgar T. Wherry, born 1885 American mineralogist + English -ite

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