schreibersite

noun

schrei·​ber·​site

ˈshrībə(r)ˌsīt,

-ˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Fe,Ni)₃P consisting of a phosphide of iron and nickel and occurring in meteorites

Word History

Etymology

German schreibersit, irregular from Karl F. A. von Schreiber †1852 Austrian museum director + German -it -ite

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