veatchite

noun

veatch·​ite

ˈvēˌchīt

plural -s

: a mineral Sr₃B₁₆O₂₇.5H₂O(?) consisting of a hydrous strontium borate but originally thought to be a calcium borate

Word History

Etymology

John A. Veatch, 19th century American mineralogist + English -ite

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