Dietrichite

noun

Die·​trich·​ite

ˈdē‧triˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Zn,Fe,Mn)Al₂(SO₄)₄.22H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of aluminum and one or more of the metals zinc, iron, and manganese

Word History

Etymology

German dietrichit, from Dr. Dietrich 19th century Austrian scientist who analyzed it + German -it -ite

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