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hinsdalite

noun
hins·​dal·​ite | \ ˈhinzˌdāˌlīt, -dəˌl-\
plural -s

Definition of hinsdalite

: a mineral (Pb,Sr)Al3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 consisting of a basic lead and strontium aluminum sulphate and phosphate occurring in coarse crystals and masses

History and Etymology for hinsdalite

Hinsdale county, Colorado, its locality + English -ite

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