tlalocite
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Tlaloc, Mexica god of rain, + -ite, due to its high water content.
Noun[edit]
tlalocite
- (mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.
References[edit]
- David Barthelmy (1997–2024) “Tlalocite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.