goyazite

noun

goy·​a·​zite

ˈgȯi(y)əˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral SrAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₅.H₂O consisting of a granular yellowish white hydrous strontium aluminum phosphate

Word History

Etymology

French goyazite, from Goyaz (Goiaz), state in Brazil + French -ite

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