zirklerite

noun

zirk·​ler·​ite

ˈzərkləˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Fe,Mg,Ca)₉Al₄Cl₁₈(OH)₁₂.14H₂O consisting of a basic hydrous chloride of iron, magnesium, calcium, and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

German zirklerit, from Zirkler, 20th century German director of mines + German -it -ite

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