kehoeite

noun

ke·​hoe·​ite

ˈkē(ˌ)(h)ōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Al₈(Zn,Ca)₃(PO₄)₆(OH)₁₂21H₂O(?) consisting of a massive basic hydrous calcium aluminum zinc phosphate (specific gravity 2.3)

Word History

Etymology

Henry Kehoe, 19th century American mineralogist + English -ite

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