coquimbite
/ (kɒˈkɪmbaɪt) /
noun
mineralogy hydrated ferric sulphate found in certain rocks and in volcanic fumaroles
Nearby words
coquilhatville, coquilla nut, coquillage, coquille, coquilles st. jacques, coquimbite, coquina, coquito, cor, cor adiposum, cor anglais
Word Origin for coquimbite
C19: from Coquimbo, Chilean province where it was originally found, + -ite 1
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