marshite

noun

marsh·​ite

ˈmärˌshīt

plural -s

: a mineral that is a cuprous iodide CuI and that occurs in oil-brown isometric crystals (hardness 2.5, specific gravity 5.6)

Word History

Etymology

C. W. Marsh, 19th century Australian geologist + English -ite

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