coquimbite
/ (kɒˈkɪmbaɪt) /
noun
mineralogy hydrated ferric sulphate found in certain rocks and in volcanic fumaroles
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Word Origin for coquimbite
C19: from Coquimbo, Chilean province where it was originally found, + -ite 1
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coquettish, coquillage, coquilla nut, coquille, coquilles St. Jacques, coquimbite, coquina, coquito, cor, Cora, coraciiform
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