overite

noun

over·​ite

ˈōvəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₃Al₈(PO₄)₈(OH)₆.15H₂O consisting of hydrous basic phosphate of aluminum and calcium

Word History

Etymology

Edwin Over, born 1903 American mineral collector + English -ite

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