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forbesite

noun
forbes·​ite | \ ˈfȯrbËŒzÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of forbesite

: a mineral H(Ni,Co)AsO4·3¹/₂H2O consisting of a grayish white hydrous fibrocrystalline nickel cobalt arsenate

History and Etymology for forbesite

David Forbes †1876 British geologist + English -ite

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