rucklidgeite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral silver white mineral containing bismuth, lead, and tellurium.

Word forms

rucklidgeite

Etymology

Named after English geologist and professor John Christopher Rucklidge, who first discovered the mineral. By surface analysis, Rucklidge + -ite.

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