dietzeite

noun

diet·​ze·​ite

ˈdētsəˌīt

plural -s

: a yellow mineral Ca₂(IO₃)₂(CrO₄) commonly in fibrous or columnar form (hardness 3–4, specific gravity 3.70)

Word History

Etymology

German dietzeit, from August Dietze †about 1893 German chemist + German -it -ite

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