hulsite

noun

hul·​site

ˈhəl(t)ˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Fe,Ca,Mg)₄(Fe,Sn)₂B₂O₁₀(?) consisting of a hydrous iron calcium magnesium tin borate

Word History

Etymology

Alfred Hulse Brooks †1924 American scientist + English -ite

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