tarbuttite

noun

tar·​butt·​ite

ˈtärbəˌtīt

plural -s

: a basic zinc phosphate Zn₂PO₄(OH) in clusters of colorless or pale yellow, brown, red, or green triclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

Percy C. Tarbutt, 20th century Australian mine director + English -ite

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