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zhemchuzhnikovite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mineral of organic origin with chemical formula NaMg(FeAl)C₂O₄.8H₂O, forming smoky green crystals with a vitreous lustre.

Word forms

zhemchuzhnikovite

Etymology

From the surname of Yury Zhemchuzhnikov, Russian clay mineralogist, + -ite.

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