souzalite

noun

sou·​za·​lite

ˈsōzəˌlīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Mg,Fe)₃(Al,Fe)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of magnesium, iron, and aluminum found with scorzalite in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Word History

Etymology

Antonio J. A. de Souza, 20th century Brazilian mineralogist + English -lite

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