sjogrenite

noun

sjo·​gren·​ite

ˈshōgrəˌnīt,

ˈshə(r)g-

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₆Fe₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃).4H₂O consisting of a hydrous hydroxide and carbonate of magnesium and iron isomorphous with manasseite and barbertonite

Word History

Etymology

Swedish sjögrenit, from Hjalmar Sjögren †1922 Swedish mineralogist + Swedish -it -ite

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