phosgenite

American

[fos-juh-nahyt, foz-] / ˈfɒs dʒəˌnaɪt, ˈfɒz- /

noun

a mineral, lead chlorocarbonate, Pb 2 Cl 2 CO 3 , occurring in crystals.

phosgenite British

/ ˈfɒzdʒɪˌnaɪt /

noun

a rare fluorescent secondary mineral consisting of lead chloro-carbonate in the form of greyish tetragonal crystals. Formula: Pb 2 (Cl 2 CO 3 )

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Etymology

Origin of phosgenite

From the German word Phosgenit, dating back to 1840–50. See phosgene, -ite ¹

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phosgenite

Examples of substances which crystallize in this class are cassiterite, rutile, anatase, zircon, thorite, vesuvianite, apophyllite, phosgenite, also boron, tin, mercuric iodide.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

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