glaucocerinite

noun

glau·​co·​cer·​i·​nite

ˌglȯ(ˌ)kōˈserəˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral perhaps Zn₃Cu₇Al₈(SO₄)₂(OH)₆₀.4H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate of copper, zinc, and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

German glaucokerinit, from glauc- + Greek kērinos made of wax (from kēros wax) + German -it -ite

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