lueneburgite

noun

lue·​ne·​burg·​ite
ˈlünəˌbərˌgīt
plural -s
: a mineral Mg3B2(OH)6(PO4)2.6H2O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of magnesium and boron

Word History

Etymology

German lüneburgit, from Lüneburg, Germany, its locality + German -it -ite

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“Lueneburgite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lueneburgite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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