stichtite

noun

sticht·​ite

ˈstikˌtīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₆Cr₂(OH)₁₆(CO₃).4H₂O consisting of a hydrous carbonate and hydroxide of magnesium and chromium

Word History

Etymology

Robert Sticht †1922 Australian metallurgist born in U.S. + English -ite

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