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Davisonite

noun
Da·​vi·​son·​ite | \ ˈdāvəsəˌnīt\
plural -s

Definition of Davisonite

: a mineral Ca3Al(PO4)2(OH)3.H2O(?) consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of calcium and aluminum

History and Etymology for Davisonite

John M. Davison †1915 American chemist and mineralogist + English -ite

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