parisite

noun

par·​is·​ite

ˈparəˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ce,La)₂Ca(CO₃)₃F₂ consisting of a carbonate and fluoride of calcium, cerium, and lanthanum

Word History

Etymology

German parisit, from José Paris †1849 Colombian mineowner and philanthropist + German -it -ite

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