herbertsmithite

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English

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Etymology

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Herbert Smith (1872-1953), mineralogist, +‎ -ite.

Noun

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herbertsmithite (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A mineral with the chemical formula ZnCu3(OH)6Cl2, light green or blue-green with a vitreous lustre.

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