forbesite

noun

forbes·​ite

ˈfȯrbˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral H(Ni,Co)AsO₄·3¹/₂H₂O consisting of a grayish white hydrous fibrocrystalline nickel cobalt arsenate

Word History

Etymology

David Forbes †1876 British geologist + English -ite

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