koechlinite

noun

koech·​lin·​ite

ˈkeklə̇ˌnīt

plural -s

: a mineral Bi₂MoO₆ consisting of a bismuth molybdate

Word History

Etymology

Rudolf Koechlin †1939 Austrian mineralogist + English -ite

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