durangite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare sodium aluminium arsenate fluoride gem with brittle crystals, chemical formula NaAl(AsO₄)F.

Word forms

durangite durangites

Etymology

Named after Durango, a region in Mexico which is the main source of the gems, + -ite.

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