pisanite

noun

pi·​sanite

pə̇ˈzäˌnīt,

-zaˌn-

plural -s

: a mineral (Fe,Cu)SO₄.7H₂O consisting of a hydrous iron copper sulfate isomorphous with melanterite and kirovite

Word History

Etymology

German pisanit, from Félix Pisani †1920 French chemist and mineralogist + German -it -ite

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