schultenite

noun

schul·​ten·​ite

ˈshu̇ltᵊnˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral PbHAsO₄ consisting of a lead hydrogen arsenate and occurring in colorless tabular orthorhombic crystals

Word History

Etymology

Baron August B. de Schulten †1912 German scientist + English -ite

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