mascagnite

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Etymology[edit]

Mascagni +‎ -ite, named after the discoverer.

Noun[edit]

mascagnite

  1. (mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur; a native sulfate of ammonia, found in volcanic districts.

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References[edit]

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