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albertite

noun, sometimes capitalized
al·​bert·​ite | \ ˈal-bÉ™rt-ˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of albertite

: a bituminous mineral resembling asphaltum (hardness 1–2, specific gravity 1.097)

First Known Use of albertite

1853, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for albertite

Albert county, New Brunswick, Canada, its locality + English -ite

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