penfieldite

noun

pen·​field·​ite

ˈpenˌfēlˌdīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₂(OH)Cl₃ consisting of a basic lead chloride and occurring in white hexagonal prisms

Word History

Etymology

Samuel L. Penfield †1905 American mineralogist + English -ite

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