simpsonite

noun

simp·​son·​ite

ˈsim(p)sᵊnˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral AlTaO₄ consisting of an oxide of aluminum and tantalum in short hexagonal crystals

Word History

Etymology

Edward S. Simpson †1939 Australian mineralogist + English -ite

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