sicklerite

noun

sick·​ler·​ite

ˈsikləˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Li,Mn)(PO₄) consisting of a hydrous lithium manganese phosphate and occurring in dark brown cleavable masses and isomorphous with ferrisicklerite (specific gravity 3.4)

Word History

Etymology

Sickler family of Pala, San Diego county, California + English -ite

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