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leonite

noun
le·​o·​nite | \ ˈlēəˌnÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of leonite

: a mineral K2Mg(SO4)2.4H2O consisting of a hydrous magnesium potassium sulfate occurring in monoclinic crystals

History and Etymology for leonite

German leonit, from Leo Strippelmann 19th century German director of salt works + connective -n- + German -it -ite

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