hühnerkobelite

noun

hüh·​ner·​ko·​bel·​ite

¦h(y)ünə(r)¦kōbəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Na,Ca)(Fe,Mn)₂(PO₄)₂ consisting of phosphate of sodium, calcium, iron, and manganese and being isomorphous with varulite

Word History

Etymology

Hühnerkobel, region in Bavaria, Germany, its locality + English -ite

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