sincosite

noun

sin·​cos·​ite

ˈsiŋkəˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca(VO)₂(PO₄)₂.5H₂O consisting of hydrous calcium vanadyl phosphate and occurring in thin tetragonal scales or plates

Word History

Etymology

Sincos, Peru, where it was discovered + English -ite

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