nigerite

noun

ni·​ger·​ite

ˈnījəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Zn,Fe,Mg)(Sn,Zn)₂(Al,Fe)₁₂O₂₂(OH)₂ consisting of an oxide and hydroxide of aluminum, iron, tin, zinc, and magnesium

Word History

Etymology

Nigeria, its locality + English -ite

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