quetzalcoatlite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blue mineral containing zinc, tellurium, and copper.

Word forms

quetzalcoatlite

Etymology

Named after Quetzalcoatl + -ite, the Toltec/Aztec god of the sea, for its blue-green color.

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