swartzite

[ swawrt-sahyt ]

nounMineralogy.
  1. a hydrous carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and uranium, occurring in green crystals: an ore of uranium.

Origin of swartzite

1
Named after C. K. Swartz (1861–1949), American geologist; see -ite1

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