lehiite

noun

le·​hi·​ite

ˈlēˌhīˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Na,K)₂Ca₅Al₈(PO₄)₈(OH)₁₂.6H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of calcium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Lehi, Utah, its locality + English -ite

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