gorceixite

noun

gor·​ceix·​ite

ˈgȯ(r)sə̇kˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral BaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₅.H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of barium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

German gorceixit, from Henrique Gorceix †1919 Brazilian mineralogist + German -it -ite

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