stolzite

noun

stolz·​ite

ˈstōlˌzīt

plural -s

: a mineral PbWO₄ consisting of a native lead tungstate isomorphous with wulfenite and probably with scheelite and powellite

Word History

Etymology

German stolzit, from Dr. Stolz, 19th century Bohemian scientist + German -it -ite

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