SHARPITE


Meaning of SHARPITE in English

-ˌpīt noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from R.R. Sharp, 20th century British army officer + French -ite

: a mineral (UO 2 ) 6 (CO 3 ) 5 (OH) 2 .6H 2 0(?) consisting of a hydrous basic carbonate of uranyl found with other uranium minerals

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