schroeckingerite

noun

schroec·​king·​er·​ite

ˈshrekiŋəˌrīt,

ˈshrə(r)k-

plural -s

: a mineral NaCa₃(UO₂)(CO₃)₃(SO₄)F.10H₂O that is a hydrous carbonate, sulfate, and fluoride of calcium, sodium, and uranyl

Word History

Etymology

German schröckingerit, from J. von Schröckinger, 19th century Austrian mineralogist + German -it -ite

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