koninckite

noun

ko·​ninck·​ite
ˈkōniŋˌkīt,
-nə̇nˌk-
plural -s
: a mineral FePo4.3H2O consisting of hydrous ferric phosphate in yellow aggregates of radiated structure

Word History

Etymology

French koninckite, from L. G. de Koninck †1887 Belgian geologist + French -ite

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“Koninckite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koninckite. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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