laitakarite

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Finnish laitakariitti, from the name of Aarne Laitakari (1890-1975), Finnish geologist. Compare -ite.

Noun[edit]

laitakarite

  1. (mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.

References[edit]

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Laitakarite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
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