beyerite

noun

bey·​er·​ite

ˈbī-ə-ˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca(BiO)₂(CO₃)₂ consisting of a rare calcium bismuth oxide and carbonate occurring in yellow crystals

Word History

Etymology

Adolph Beyer †1805 German mining engineer and mineralogist + English -ite

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