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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, potassium, and uranium.

Etymology

For its composition, a phosphorus-bearing mineral with a uranyl anion base, + -ite.

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