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florencite

noun
flor·​enc·​ite | \ -nËŒsÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of florencite

: a mineral CeAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 composed of basic phosphate of cerium and aluminum found in placer sands in Brazil

History and Etymology for florencite

Dr. W. Florence, 20th century scientist + English -ite

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