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coquimbite

/ kɒˈkɪmbaɪt /

noun

  1. mineralogy hydrated ferric sulphate found in certain rocks and in volcanic fumaroles


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Word History and Origins

Origin of coquimbite1

C19: from Coquimbo , Chilean province where it was originally found, + -ite 1

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