quenstedtite

noun

quen·​stedt·​ite

ˈkwenˌsteˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral Fe₂(SO₄)₃.10H₂O consisting of a hydrous ferric sulfate

Word History

Etymology

German quenstedtit, from Friedrich A. Quenstedt †1889 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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