lanarkite

noun

lan·​ark·​ite

ˈlanə(r)ˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₂OSO₄ consisting of a basic lead sulfate occurring massive or in monoclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

French, from Lanark county, Scotland + French -ite

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