elaliite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mineral with chemical formula Fe₉PO₁₂.

Word forms

elaliite

Etymology

Named after the El Ali district in Somalia where a meteorite was found that contained the mineral, + -ite.

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