montgomeryite

noun

mont·​gom·​ery·​ite

-ˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₄Al₅(PO₄)₆(OH)₅.11H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of calcium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

Arthur Montgomery, born 1909 American geologist + English -ite

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