liebigite

noun

lie·​big·​ite

ˈlēbiˌgīt

plural -s

: an apple-green mineral Ca₂U(CO₃)₄.10H₂O consisting of hydrous uranium calcium carbonate and occurring as concretions or coatings

Word History

Etymology

Baron Justus von Liebig + English -ite

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