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kehoeite

noun
ke·​hoe·​ite | \ ˈkē(ˌ)(h)ōˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of kehoeite

: a mineral Al8(Zn,Ca)3(PO4)6(OH)1221H2O(?) consisting of a massive basic hydrous calcium aluminum zinc phosphate (specific gravity 2.3)

History and Etymology for kehoeite

Henry Kehoe, 19th century American mineralogist + English -ite

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