hisingerite

noun

his·​ing·​er·​ite

ˈhisiŋəˌrīt,

ˈhizi-

plural -s

: a mineral perhaps Fe₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄.2H₂O consisting of a black amorphous iron ore that is a hydrous ferric silicate

Word History

Etymology

German hisingerit, from Wilhelm Hisinger †1852 Swedish geologist + German -it -ite

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