schwartzembergite

noun

schwart·​zem·​berg·​ite

ˈshwȯrtsəmˌbərˌgīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₅(IO₃)Cl₃O₃ that is an iodate, chloride, and oxide of lead

Word History

Etymology

Schwartzemberg, 19th century Chilean mineral assayer + English -ite

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