scorzalite

noun

scor·​za·​lite

ˈskȯ(r)zəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral FeAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂ consisting of basic phosphate of iron and aluminum, isomorphous with lazulite

Word History

Etymology

Evaristo P. Scorza Brazilian mineralogist + English -lite

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