Autunite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A yellow mineral with tetragonal crystals, Ca(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·10-12H₂O. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Autun + -ite, after Autun, France, near which it was discovered in 1852.

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