natrochalcite

noun

na·​tro·​chal·​cite

ˌnā‧trōˈkalˌsīt,

ˌna‧-

plural -s

: a mineral NaCu₂(SO₄)₂(OH).H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic sodium copper sulfate

Word History

Etymology

German natrochalzit, from natro- natr- + chalz- chalc- + -it -ite

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