schoepite

noun

schoep·​ite

ˈskeˌpīt,

ˈskə(r)ˌp-

plural -s

: a mineral probably 4UO₃.9H₂O that is a hydrous uranium oxide and is found especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Word History

Etymology

Alfred Schoep, 20th century Belgian mineralogist + English -ite

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