endlichite

noun

end·​lich·​ite

ˈen(d)liˌkīt,

ˈentl-

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₅Cl[(As,V)O₄]₃ in composition falling between mimetite and vanadinite and consisting of lead arsenate, vanadate, and chloride

Word History

Etymology

F. M. Endlich, 19th century American + English -ite

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