ianthinite

noun

ian·​thi·​nite

ēˈan(t)thəˌnīt,

īˈ-

plural -s

: a mineral 2UO₂.7H₂O consisting of a hydrous uranium dioxide and occurring as violet orthorhombic crystals

Word History

Etymology

German ianthinit, from Latin ianthinus + German -it -ite

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