tsumebite

noun

tsu·​meb·​ite

ˈ(t)süməˌbīt

plural -s

: a mineral Pb₂Cu(PO₄)(OH)₃.3H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic lead copper phosphate and occurring in small emerald-green monoclinic crystals (hardness 3.5, specific gravity 6.1)

Word History

Etymology

Tsumeb, region in southwestern Africa + English -ite

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