Richterite

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A basic silicate mineral of sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium belonging to the amphibole group

Etymology

Named in 1865 by Johann Friedrich August Breithaupt in honour of Hieronymous Theodor Richter (1824-1898), professor of chemistry at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology and the co-discoverer of indium. Richter + -ite

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potassic-richterite

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