WHERRYITE


Meaning of WHERRYITE in English

-rēˌīt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Edgar T. Wherry b 1885 American mineralogist + English -ite

: a mineral Pb 4 Cu(CO 3 ) (SO 4 ) 2 (OH,Cl) 2 O(?) consisting of a basic carbonate and sulfate of lead and copper and sometimes containing chlorine

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