borickite

noun

bor·​ick·​ite

ˈbȯrə̇ˌkīt sometimes ˈbȯrzhə̇tˌsk-

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a reddish brown compact hydrous basic phosphate of iron and calcium of uncertain composition

Word History

Etymology

Emanuel Bořický †1881 Czech petrographer + English -ite

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