voglite

noun

vo·​glite

ˈvōˌglīt

plural -s

: a mineral Ca₂CuU(CO₃)₅.6H₂O consisting of a green hydrous carbonate of uranium, calcium, and copper

Word History

Etymology

German voglit, from J. F. Vogl, 19th century German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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