duftite

noun

duft·​ite

ˈdəfˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral PbCu(AsO₄)(OH) consisting of a basic arsenate of lead and copper

Word History

Etymology

German duftit, from G. Duft, 20th century director of mines at Tsumeb, South-West Africa + German -it -ite

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