hancockite

noun

han·​cock·​ite

ˈhanˌkäˌkīt

plural -s

: a complex silicate that contains lead, calcium, strontium, and other metals and is isomorphous with epidote

Word History

Etymology

E. P. Hancock, 19th century American mineralogist + English -ite

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