borovskite

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English[edit]

Borovskite found in Karelia, Russia.

Etymology[edit]

Likely borrowed from Russian. Also Borovsky +‎ -ite. Named for Igor Borisovich Borovsky.

Noun[edit]

borovskite

  1. (mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral dark gray mineral containing antimony, palladium, and tellurium.

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