voltaite

noun

vol·​ta·​ite

ˈvältəˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (K,Fe)₃Fe(SO₄)₃.4H₂O or HK₂Fe₄(Fe,Al)₃(SO₄)₁₀.13H₂O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of potassium and iron

Word History

Etymology

Italian voltaita, from Alessandro Volta †1827 Italian physicist + Italian -ita -ite

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