andrewsite

noun

an·​drews·​ite

ˈan(ˌ)drüˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a hydrous phosphate of copper and iron (Cu, Fe^II)₃Fe₆^III(PO₄)₄(OH)₁₂

Word History

Etymology

Thomas Andrews †1885 Irish chemist + English -ite

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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