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Dietrichite

noun
Die·​trich·​ite | \ ˈdē‧triˌkīt\
plural -s

Definition of Dietrichite

: a mineral (Zn,Fe,Mn)Al2(SO4)4.22H2O consisting of a hydrous sulfate of aluminum and one or more of the metals zinc, iron, and manganese

History and Etymology for Dietrichite

German dietrichit, from Dr. Dietrich 19th century Austrian scientist who analyzed it + German -it -ite

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