slavikite

noun

slav·​ik·​ite

ˈslavə̇ˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Na, K)₂Fe₁₀(OH)₆(SO₄)₁₃.63H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic sodium ferric sulfate and occurring as small greenish yellow rhombohedral crystals on weathered shales from Bohemia

Word History

Etymology

Czech slavíkite, from František Slavik †1957 Czech mineralogist + Czech -ite

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