tinticite

noun

tin·​tic·​ite

ˈtintiˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral Fe₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃.3H₂O consisting of a dense earthy to porcelaneous hydrous basic phosphate of iron

Word History

Etymology

Tintic district, Utah, its locality + English -ite

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