blakeite

noun

blake·​ite

ˈblāˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of an iron tellurite found sparingly in the mines at Goldfield, Nevada

Word History

Etymology

William P. Blake †1910 American geologist & mineralogist + English -ite

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