lindackerite

noun

lin·​dack·​er·​ite

linˈdakəˌrīt

plural -s

: a light green mineral Cu₆Ni₃(AsO₄)₄(SO₄)(OH)₄.5H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic nickel copper sulfate and arsenate and occurring either as tabular crystals or massive

Word History

Etymology

German lindackerit, from Joseph Lindacker, 19th century Austrian chemist who analyzed it + German -it -ite

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