newberyite

noun

new·​bery·​ite

ˈn(y)üb(ə)rēˌīt,

-ˌber-

plural -s

: a mineral MgHPO₄.3H₂O consisting of an acid magnesium phosphate occurring as white orthorhombic crystals in guano

Word History

Etymology

German newberyit, from J. Cosmo Newbery, 19th century Australian mineralogist + German -it -ite

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