weinschenkite

noun

wein·​schenk·​ite

ˈvīnˌsheŋˌkīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Er,Y)PO₄.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous phosphate of rare earths and occurring in white rounded aggregates and radiating masses

Word History

Etymology

German weinschenkit, from Ernst H. O. K. Weinschenk †1921 German petrographer + German -it -ite

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