fuchsite

noun

fuchs·​ite

ˈf(y)ükˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a common mica containing chromium

Word History

Etymology

German fuchsit, from Johann N. von Fuchs †1856 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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