leadhillite

noun

lead·​hill·​ite

ˈledˌhiˌlīt

plural -s

: a monoclinic mineral Pb₄(SO₄)(CO₃)₂(OH)₂ of a yellowish or greenish white color consisting of basic sulfate and carbonate of lead

Word History

Etymology

French, from Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland + French -ite

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